World History: The Renaissance Lesson

In this full World History lesson, explore the causes, key ideas, and cultural impacts of the Renaissance — a period of rebirth that reshaped Europe.

We’ll examine how classical learning, economic change, and new ideas about humanity sparked innovation in art, politics, and literature. From da Vinci’s genius to Machiavelli’s bold politics, students will understand how the Renaissance bridged the medieval and modern worlds.

🧠 Topics Covered:

Origins of the Renaissance: trade, Crusades, and classical influence

Humanism, secularism, and individualism

Key Renaissance thinkers and artists: Petrarch, da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Erasmus, Machiavelli

The printing press and spread of ideas

Rise of wealthy patrons and the power of city-states

Connection to the Reformation and the Age of Exploration

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🎯 Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze how classical knowledge and changing worldviews shaped Renaissance art, politics, and thought, and how these ideas transformed Europe.

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