Renaissance
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Subject Area: Social Studies | Grade Level: 9
Lesson Length: 15 minutes or less
Keywords/Tags: Renaissance
Lesson Description: What was the time period of the Renaissance? Who were the key players? What did society learn during this time?

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Video : The Renaissance Explained in 8 Minutes
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Description: “Renaissance” is the French word for “rebirth,” which is given to the period of time between the 14th and 17th centuries in Europe when there was a marked resurgence in classical art, education, philosophy, architecture, and natural sciences. Once more, the former Roman territories embraced the writings of ancient Greeks and Romans, and the idea of humanism. This rebirth marks the end of the Dark Ages and the beginning of the long march toward modernity.
Resources : History.com
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Description: A website that gives fact and description about the Renaissance.
Quiz : Renaissance Video Quiz
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1

What Empire lasted around 700BC to 1400AD?

Question #2

What famous city got a lot of attention during the Renaissance?

Question #3

What tragic event was happening during and before the renaisssance?

Question #4
Painting, sculpture, glasswork, poetry, architecture, and more forms of expression all found a new life in Florence around this time?
Question #5
The renaissance did not just happen in Italy, it happened all over Europe?
Question #6

Who is one of the most famous painters of the Renaissance?

Question #7
The computer was made during the Renaissance era?
Question #8
The Mona Lisa was painted by Lorenzo Medici?
Question #9

What king was mention during the video and reigned during part of the Renaissance era?

Question #10

What country did Vasco De Gama sail to?

Description: Answer the questions about the video you watched.
Resources : Renaissance Resources
Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.
Crash Cource
These are fun video talking all about the Renaissance time period
History.com
A great website about the renaissance.
Museum showing Renaissance art