Grade 6

Social Studies
Lesson 10 -Part 1
The Renaissance
 The Renaissance

rich through trade. As goods from Asia moved through

these cities .

Italians became curious about the larger world .

. At this same time, scholars from other parts of the

world came to Italy, bringing books written by ancient

Greeks and Romans.

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Interest in Greece and Rome grew.
People studied subjects once taught in Greek and
Roman schools ,such as history ,poetry ,and grammar .
These subjects are known as the humanities .

Increased study of the humanities led to humanism

Which represents an idea that people are capable of

great achievements
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 :What is Renaissance , and when did it start?

Renaissance is a French word that means rebirth of art,
science, and learning. It started by mid fourteen Century. It
lasted for 200 years.
What is humanism? Who encouraged this idea?

People should work to increase the standards of health

and knowledge that was encouraged by the Byzantines who
appreciated Roman and Greek culture and technology.
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 Do Humanists believe in God?

 Because humanists do not believe in any kind

of god or supernatural force that will solve their
problems, they believe that human beings must take
sole responsibility for solving the world's environmental
problems. Only humans are capable of finding the
solutions that can lead to a sustainable existence.
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When did the Renaissance begin ?

From the mid fourteen century to the seventeen century

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Who are humanists?

People who studied philosophy of humanism.

They studied ancient and modern languages, literature,

philosophy, history, human geography, law, politics, and art.

Please answer these questions :

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What caused the Dark Ages ?

 The economic collapse of the Western Roman Empire. By

the middle of the third century, the Roman Empire was in
deep trouble. It was suffering from an economic crisis, a
string of civil wars, two major rebellions, a plague
outbreak, and many, many emperors being murdered.

What happened during the Dark Ages ?

 Many Roman and Greek advances were lost , and hunger,
poverty, and diseases spread in Europe. these questions :
 SOME NEW WORDS
 Renaissance : the rebirth of arts ,science , and
learning
 Renaissance: revival, rebirth, awakening, rising, renewal

Clergy :leader of the church

 Clergy : a man of religion in the church

Humanist : a person who believes in values

,possibilities ,and lives of people ( not involved in
religious study )
 NEW WORDS
 Innovators : people who come up with new and
exciting ideas , things ,or products of all time .
 (Creator or inventor )

Astronomers : scientists who study the stars and

the planets

 Astronomers are involved in the study of galaxies, stars, and

planets using telescopes and even space-based equipment.
 NEW WORDS
Decline : decrease in quality or downturn
Opposite incline

Flourish : grow or develop

Civil War : war between citizens of the same country

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 SOME NEW WORDS

 Humanism :the idea of increasing the standards of health and

 knowledge it included the study of ancient and modern

 languages, literature, Philosophy ,History ,Human Geography

 , law, politics, and art.

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 QUESTIONS
1-What
 caused the Dark Ages ?

2- What happened during the Dark Ages ?

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3-
 When did the Renaissance begin ?

4-Who
 are the humanists?

5-In
 which city did the Renaissance start?

6-Who
 started the Renaissance? Why?
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 Please answer these questions :
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FINALLY

• Please Study pg. and the new words .

• -Please read pgs. 79 -80
• Study the summary ,and the power point
presentation .
• Answer the questions in the presentation
.