Renaissance

=The Renaissance= In class you will be given a booklet which will prepare you for your exam. Here is a link to a site which provides a great overview: []

Lesson 23/11/09
How does exploration change societies?

The fall of the Aztecs: [] []

Lesson 19/11/09
You need to know about trade in the Renaissance. For instance:
 * What products did the traders and explorers take back from their travels? (page 96)
 * What is Humanism?
 * Why do you think the Church felt so threatened by Humanism?

Answers to the questions above are in page 96 - 102 which by now you should have read.

Answer these questions in full sentences in your workbook:
 * Today we will read page 104 - 106:**
 * 1) How did the discoveries of new lands change Europe?
 * 2) How did Europeans see the world beyond their own known world?
 * 3) List technological advances which contributes to the success of the renaissance explorers.
 * 4) Why did the Portuguese want to find a sea route to China?
 * 5) Describe who Christopher Columbus was.
 * 6) Describe the effects Columbus’ travels on Spanish society.
 * 7) Look at source 4.27. Describe the voyages of the following explorers:
 * 8) Columbus
 * 9) Magellan
 * 10) De Gama

Lesson 18/11/09
Read this text: [] In 100 words, write down: Magellan **was** ...... Now do research on the Nasa website, and find out the link between NASA and Magellan. In 100 words, write down: Magellan **is** .....