The Renaissance Period

1. The Renaissance Period 1300s-1600s

2. Renaissance means ‘re-birth’ New faith in human effort and achievement Intense creativity Knowledge of the natural world Perceptions changed Admiration of work from ancient Greece and Rome Ideas of the renaissance period

3. Conditions leading to renaissance 1315-1319 European Famine 1347-1350 Black Death Population shortage Peasant Revolt Migration for better life Monarchy Rule 1337-1453 Hundred Years’ War Joan of Arc

4. Turning points Dismounted knights suffered with heavy armour Introduction of guns Monarchy introduced paid professional armies Medieval knights became obsolete

5. The Growth of Towns Goods & services in demand Town society became “Commercial Class” Italians dominated business and banking Money lending emerged Trade new ideas & experiences Individualism emerged

6. Why did it start in italy? Heartland of Roman Empire &Roman Law Roman artifacts remained/returned 250 city states Cities on harbours Roman roads through mountainous peninsula Climate Ties to Muslim world Trade led to wealth Relative location

7. What was a city state? 250 city states Venice and Milan very populous City surrounded by hinterland Own government and army Democratic Hired mercenary soldiers to protect city