Chapter 12 Recovery and Rebirth 1) Meaning and Characteristics of the Renaissance Renaissance 1350-1550 ?rebirth? Ending of the middle ages (lack of classical culture) Individualism and secularism (separation of church and state) a) Urban Society ? independent cities that dominated surrounding areas; secular spirit b) Age of Recovery ? 13th century: Black Death, political disorder, and recession c) Classical Culture ? Italians became aware of their past d) Recovery of the Individual ? new ways of viewing human beings (ability, worth, dignity) 2) Making of Renaissance Society a) Economic Recovery 1) Hanseatic League ? merchants who dominated trade in Northern Europe 2) Wool and Silk ? Italy dominated production and trade
AP Euro Chapter 12 outline
Chapter 12 Recovery and Rebirth 1) Meaning and Characteristics of the Renaissance Renaissance 1350-1550 ?rebirth? Ending of the middle ages (lack of classical culture) Individualism and secularism (separation of church and state) a) Urban Society ? independent cities that dominated surrounding areas; secular spirit b) Age of Recovery ? 13th century: Black Death, political disorder, and recession c) Classical Culture ? Italians became aware of their past d) Recovery of the Individual ? new ways of viewing human beings (ability, worth, dignity) 2) Making of Renaissance Society a) Economic Recovery 1) Hanseatic League ? merchants who dominated trade in Northern Europe 2) Wool and Silk ? Italy dominated production and trade
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