Locate Milan, Venice, Florence, Rome

What was the Renaissance?

Describe the political world that existed in the Italian states.

Locate Milan, Venice, Florence, Rome.

Explain how the Spanish became involved in the Italian wars.

Summarize the characteristics of Castigliones perfect noble.

Explain Why was a strong family bond so important in Renaissance Italy?

Contrasting Information Use a table like the one below to describe the differences between the social structure of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

Identify details in the painting of Venice on page 376 that show it is a major city-state with a profitable trade empire. Find other images of Venice in your school library and compare them to this painting.

Expository Writing Read a few passages from The Prince. Write a brief essay explaining whether or not you agree with Machiavellis theory of politics.

History Which family dominated Florence during the Renaissance?

Culture Who wrote The Canterbury Tales?

Culture The Renaissance was a rebirth of the ideas of which ancient civilizations?

History According to Erasmus, what should be the chief concerns of the Christian church?

Culture How did Renaissance artists portray the human body?

Government How were the city-states of Renaissance Italy governed? What social classes were present in the typical city-state?

History How did Ignatius of Loyola help to reform Catholicism?

History Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

Culture Name the title and the author of one of the most influential works on political power.

Culture When were children considered adults in Renaissance Italy?

Analyzing Why did Martin Luther split with the Catholic Church? Identify the causes that led to the Protestant Reformation.

Explaining List one masterpiece of Renaissance literature or art and explain how it reflects Renaissance ideals.

Expository Writing Analyze how the Reformation shaped the political and religious life of Europe. Be sure to identify the historical effects of the Reformation.

Read the following description by Luther of a womans role in marriage. The rule remains with the husband, and the wife is compelled to obey him by Gods command. He rules the home and the state, wages war, defends his possessions, tills the soil, builds, plants, etc. The woman on the other hand is like a nail driven into the wall . . . so the wife should stay at home and look after the affairs of the household, as one who has been deprived of the ability of administering those affairs that are outside and that concern the state. She does not go beyond her most personal duties. What does this quote reveal about the womans role in Protestant society?

What do you think Luther meant by the statement The woman on the other hand is like a nail driven into the wall?

Using the Internet Use the Internet to research a Renaissance artist. Find information about the persons life and achievements. Using your research, take on the role of that person and create an autobiography about your life and your contributions to the Renaissance.

Select two of the following types of Renaissance people: a noble, merchant, shopkeeper, or peasant. Research what life was like for these individuals. How did their lives vary? Who had the more comfortable lifestyle? Take into account economic and social factors.

Study the map at the top of the page. What are two of the bodies of water that border the Holy Roman Empire?

Using a contemporary atlas, name the modern countries that are within the boundaries of what was the Holy Roman Empire.

According to this map, was Rome a part of the Holy Roman Empire in 1400?