1. The Italian Renaissance

2. Defining the Renaissance Renaissance = “rebirth” 1350-1600 (250 yrs.) Italian Renaissance - the period of European history that began in Italy and spread to the rest of Europe

4. See map - pg. 163

6. Political instability

7. Decline in Church power

9. High regard for human worth

12. Stressed:

13. Intellect

15. Lack of single strong ruler - easy for C-S to remain independent

16. Milan

17. Venice expanded & played critical

18. Florence roles in Italian politics

20. Viscontis died off - Sforzas conquered

21. Sforza -

22. Efficient tax system = large state revenues

23. hired mercenaries (soldiers who sold their services)

24. Pair & Share:

27. Officially a republic w/ elected leader

30. de Medici Family

31. Bankers

32. Used power, wealth, & personal influence to make Florence the cultural center of Italy

37. Renaissance Society Read pgs. 166-169 Group Activity Group 1: Nobility Group 2: Patricians & Burghers Group 3: Peasants & Workers Group 4: Marriage & Family Life Use Newsprint & Marker to outline general information and the roles played by your topic in Renaissance society You will have 10 minutes to do this, then will present to the class (all to take notes)

38. Machiavelli & Politics Niccolò Machiavelli Wrote The Prince A “how to” guide for rulers One of THE most influential books ever written

39. Homework Worksheet: Read excerpt from Machiavelli’s The Prince and answer the 3 questions that follow