How did feudalism establish order in the Middle Ages?
How did the distribution of wealth affect societal structure and quality of life during the Medieval Times?
How did the religious beliefs during this time influence government decisions?
What positive and negative effects did movement have on people, goods and ideas?
What factors contributed to the rise of the Renaissance in Italy?
What factors aided the spread of Renaissance ideas across Europe?
What was the Protestant Reformation and what effects did it have on Christianity and Catholicism?
How did political leaders alter perceptions on important social values?
How did changes in thinking affect political, economic, and personal perspectives in societies?
Guiding Questions:
What was the Renaissance and how did geography influence the origin of the movement?
What were the attributes of works by Renaissance painters, artists, sculptors, and writers?
How did the works of Renaissance artists challenge the norms of societies?
How did the Renaissance lead to the Scientific Revolution?
How did the theories of scientific thinkers challenge accepted knowledge about the universe?
How did the community respond to these theories about the universe and nature?
How did the printing press impact society and contribute to the Reformation?
What was the source of the tension that existed between Martin Luther and the Catholic Church?
What were the consequences of the actions of Martin Luther (for him and for society)?
How did the Protestant Reformation contribute to the creation of new Christian churches?
How did King Henry VIII’s rejection of Catholic ideas result in religious changes for England
What were some of the major changes in beliefs that occurred during the Scientific Revolution?
How did challenges to accepted beliefs create conflict between scientists and the Church?
How did Sir Francis Bacon's introduction of the scientific method influence society?
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