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Renaissance Template. Name of Group Here. Directions. To best accomplish this project: 1) Integrate key ideas (not whole paragraphs) -- Use bullets 2) Be thematic with the pictures and backgrounds 3) Read the whole article you research; don’t just skim. Historical Backdrop.
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Renaissance Template Name of Group Here
Directions To best accomplish this project: 1) Integrate key ideas (not whole paragraphs) -- Use bullets 2) Be thematic with the pictures and backgrounds 3) Read the whole article you research; don’t just skim
Historical Backdrop • What were the key elements that brought about the Renaissance? • What role did transportation play? • What role did the merchant class/middle play? • What role did the access to ancient texts play? • What role did the corruption of the church play?
Religious Setting How did the following Religious Events play a part in the development of the Renaissance 1) Fall of Holy Roman Empire 2) The Reformation 3) Church of England
Social Setting Describe the following terms: -- Renaissance Man -- Book of the Courtier -- How did these govern life of men during the Renaissance?
Cultural Setting • How did the following inventions bring about change in the world? (See Tarnas) • Gunpowder • The Mechanical Clock • The Printing Press • The Magnetic Compass • What’s the significance of these scientific figures: • Galileo • Copernicus • Rene Descartes
Political Setting • Rise of Feudal System • Nobility • 2) Serfs/Fiefs • 3) Townspeople • 4) Monarchy • What’s the significance of these historical figures: • 1) Niccolo Machiavelli • 2) Sir Thomas More • 3) Henry VIII
Grading Rubric Scale: 1- Poor (virtually no instructions followed) 2- Below Average (missing key details) 3- Average (did what was asked) 4- Good (most facts present) 5- Great (thorough and meaningful) Categories Information– Is everything presented with attention and care? Thematics– Do the pictures/backgrounds reflect thought and consideration? Comprehension– Does the information connect in a logical way? Legacy– Does this information leave an impression on the reader?