Renaissance+-+Project+Overview


 * Overview: **

As an effect of the Crusades, cross-cultural trade increased in Europe during the Late Middle Ages; there were several effects – some being good, and others not-so-good. For instance, many regions were now being exposed to different cultures, beliefs, and ideas (again, in some instances this was good; other instances, not-so-good). This experience, along with Europe’s traumatic decrease in population, led to what is commonly known as the Renaissance – this was quite literally a rebirth of philosophy, reason, and science throughout Europe.

Your generation is experiencing something very similar to those who lived during the Renaissance. Although you have not experienced the crusades, inquisition, or the bubonic plague, you have felt the effects of cultural conflict, epidemics, and scientific innovations. Due to the fact that our world is becoming more and more inter-connected AND inter-dependent, it is essential that we become aware of the similarities and differences that exist in our world.


 * // This unit will meet the following NCSCOS Goals and Objectives: //**

**8.02** Compare major Eastern and Western beliefs and practices, including but not limited to Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Shintoism, and locate their regions of predominance. **8.03** Classify within the broad patterns of history those events that may be viewed as turning points. **8.04** Characterize over time and place the interactions of world cultures. **8.05** Analyze how the changing and competing components of cultures have led to current global issues and conflicts, and hypothesize solutions to persistent problems.
 * 3.02 ** Describe events in Western Europe from the fall of Rome to the emergence of nation-states and analyze the impact of these events on economic, political, and social life in medieval Europe.
 * 3.03 ** Trace social, political, economic, and cultural changes associated with the Renaissance, Reformation, the rise of nation-states, and absolutism.
 * 8.01 ** Trace developments in literary, artistic, and religious traditions over time as legacies of past societies or as cultural innovations.


 * //Assignments://**

1. The Renaissance: Any Different from Today? (Due December 10).