Social Studies 7: Chapter 15 Section 1

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Class # First & Last Name:

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What words or phrases would you use to describe Renaissance art and literature?

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How did the wealth and independence of Italian city-states encourage cultural changes?

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Reading Check: Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?

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Why do you think classical works were largely ignored during the Middle Ages?

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Reading Check: What was the main focus of Renaissance visual artists?

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Recall: What activity helped transform life in Italy in the late Middle Ages?

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Identify Cause and Effect: What effect did the rise of cities have on feudal life in Italy?

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Identify: What was the major influence on writers of the Renaissance?

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Summarize: How did the interest in Greek and Roman classical literature affect Renaissance authors?

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Explain: How did the focus of Italian artists change during the Renaissance?

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Analyze Images: What details from Raphael’s painting on page 432 illustrate the key features of Renaissance art?

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From the perspective of a person living in an italian city-state at the start of the Renaissance, write a letter to a relative living somewhere in feudal Europe. Describe some of the changes you see taking place in the world around you.

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Key Terms: Review the key terms at the beginning of this section. Use each term in a sentence that explains its meaning.