Transcript Historical Timeline

Renaissance
1300-1650
What do you know?
 Make a ‘T-Chart’ in your
journal that looks like this 
 On the right side, write
everything you know or
have heard about the
Renaissance.
 On the left side, write what
you want to know about
the Renaissance, or write
some questions
What I know
What I want
to know
Historical Timeline
Ancient History
Beginning - Fall of the Roman Empire
> 5000 BCE – 476 AD (roughly 7000 yrs. ago)
Middle Ages
Fall of the Roman Empire - Renaissance
≈ 476 AD – 1300 (roughly 2500 yrs. ago)
Modern History
Renaissance – Current Day
≈ 1300 – 2014 (roughly…700 yrs. ago)
Age of Absolutism
Renaissance
Age of
Exploration
1300 – 1650
Europe
Reformation
Scientific
Revolution
Middle Ages – 500s-1400s
 A period of stagnation in Europe.
 Cause of stagnation?
 Social Stagnation
 Trade stagnation
 Warfare
Rebirth
 Renaissance is often called the
“rebirth” of Europe. Transition
from the Middle Ages into what is
known as the Modern Era.
 We are still in the Modern Era
Goal
 Identify where the Renaissance
began
 Describe some of the main
characteristics of Renaissance
 Consider what characteristics or
themes distinguish the Renaissance
from the Middle Ages
Renaissance Mixer !
Where did the Renaissance
begin?
Italy
Renaissance
Characteristics
 Creative
 Stable
 Intellectual
 Cultured
 Artistic
 Secure
 Philosophical
 Curiosity
 Innovative
 Desirable
 Complex
 Adventurous