How did the collapse of the Roman Empire affect the Silk Roads?

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1 Journal A JOURNAL How did the collapse of the Roman Empire affect the Silk Roads? A. Pirates constantly raided ships in the Mediterranean Sea. B. Traffic on the roads throughout Italy increased. C. Travelers felt unsafe using the roads. D. The Byzantine Empire closed the roads. Journal B What does the word Renaissance mean, what was it, and when did it occur? Renaissance means REBIRTH. It was a movement of great creativity in art, writing, and thought that was inspired by earlier Greek and Roman civilizations.

2 HAPPY TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2018 J Quote: You can measure a man s courage by what it takes to discourage him.

3 AGENDA Journal Italian Renaissance Videos Introduction Florence, Italy The Medici Family The Renaissance Begins in Italy Pgs Cornell Notes/ Summary HOMEWORK 13.2 Vocab

4 ITALIAN RENAISSANCE: INTRODUCTION

5 ITALIAN RENAISSANCE: FLORENCE, ITALY

6 ITALIAN RENAISSANCE: THE MEDICI FAMILY

7 LET S READ P Copy these questions and answers in your notes today. Don t forget the title. THE RENAISSANCE BEGINS IN ITALY 1. What three factors helped make Italy the birthplace of the Renaissance? 2. How long did it last? 3. What made Florence, Italy, an early center of the Renaissance?

8 THE RENAISSANCE BEGINS IN ITALY What factors helped make Italy the birthplace of the Renaissance? Began in Florence Italy 1 and lasted A.D. Proximity (Closeness) to classical texts (Greco-Roman 3 Ideas) In Italy, they were close to Roman influences many studied Greek and Roman philosophy Many Cities 4 Eurasian trade routes went through northern 5 Italy Florence-cultural 6 center of Renaissance

9 What made Florence an early center of the Renaissance? THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE Financial 1 Support from Upper Class Banking & clothing industries brought great wealth 2 to Florence (Europe s largest City, population 120,000) Patrons 3 (financial supporters of arts) money fueled the Renaissance 4 The Medici Palace Ex. Medici banking family

10 Renaissance Florence The Renaissance began in Florence Italy, thanks in large part, to the wealth generated from the city s banking and clothing industries first gold florins minted The Wool Factory by Mirabello Cavalori, 1570

11 CORNELL NOTES SUMMARY 1 st Read through your notes and underline/highlight main ideas. (2min.) 2 nd Write a 1 paragraph summary of what you learned today. (3 min)

12 THE RENAISSANCE BEGINS IN ITALY What factors helped make Italy the birthplace of the Renaissance? Began in Florence Italy and lasted A.D. Proximity (Closeness) to classical texts (Greco-Roman Ideas) In Italy, they were close to Roman influences many studied Greek and Roman philosophy Many Cities Eurasian trade routes went through northern Italy Florence-cultural center of Renaissance

13 THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE What factors helped make Italy the birthplace of the Renaissance? Financial Support from Upper Class Banking & clothing industries brought great wealth to Florence (Europe s largest City, population 120,000) Patrons (financial supporters of arts) money fueled the Renaissance Ex. Medici banking family The Medici Palace

14 Renaissance Florence The Renaissance began in Florence Italy, thanks in large part, to the wealth generated from the city s banking and clothing industries first gold florins minted The Wool Factory by Mirabello Cavalori, 1570

15 Lorenzo the Magnificent Cosimo de Medici

16 PLEASE OPEN YOUR BOOK TO P. 435 THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE What factors helped make Italy the birthplace of the Renaissance? Proximity (Closeness) to Classical (Rome and Greek) Texts. Financial Support from the Ruling Class Medici Family Founder of modern banking and charging interest. An abundance of cities Many trade routes went through Northern Italy, providing great wealth for trading. In what areas did Renaissance figures make notable achievements? Painting Sculpture Architecture Engineering Writing