Social Studies 8 Study Guide

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S O C I A L S T U D I E S 8: S T U D Y G U I D E

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The Renaissance

What happened to the knowledge gained during the Roman times?

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The Middle Ages

Values

Beliefs

Society

How did the discovery of the Roman materials lead to changes in attitudes and priorities?

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Objective 1: What was the Renaissance?

On the lines below, list the changes that were taking place in values, beliefs and society compared to the Middle Ages.

Early Renaissance

Values

Beliefs

Society

In less than two sentences, summarize what the Renaissance was. In other words, create a MEGA definition of the Renaissance.

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Objective 2: How did the Renaissance spark the growth of ideas across Europe (astronomy, science, mathematics, religion, art, etc.)?

Use: Chapter 4 (pages 70-102)

For each of the areas below, list some of the developments, discoveries and advances that were being made at the time. Find some notable figures that would fit into each category.

Subject

Notable Figures

Advancements & Developments

Astronomy

Medicine

Mathematics

Religion

Art

Literature

Objective 3: In what ways did philosophers and thinkers influence society in the development of the humanist worldview in Renaissance Europe?

Use: Chapter 3 (pages 60-70)

What is humanism?

Summarize the humanist beliefs:

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How was humanism spread throughout Europe and who was responsible?

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Objective 4: How did the physical geography of Renaissance Europe affect trade and competition among European countries?

Use: Chapter 2 (pages 40-46)

Trade Push and Pull

PUSH

PULL

How did geography affect who was participating and successful in trade?

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Objective 6: In what ways were the Age of Discovery and the rise of imperialism expressions of an expansionist worldview?

Use: Chapter 5 and 6 (pages 105-145)

Let’s start with an easy one. What is “expansion”, in the context of exploration?

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Briefly describe what it means for Renaissance Europe to have an “expansionist worldview”.

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Define “imperialism.”

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Complete the following chart and describe why each of those roles would be interested in expansion.

ROLE

GOALS WITHIN EXPANSION

Monarch

Merchant

Explorer

Missionary

The Renaissance – A Final Exam Review

Background: The Middle Ages

Use: the material from Chapter 1 (pages 18-38)

What happened to the knowledge gained during the Roman times?

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The Middle Ages

Values

Beliefs

Society

How did the discovery of the Roman materials lead to changes in attitudes and priorities?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Objective 1: What was the Renaissance?

On the lines below, list the changes that were taking place in values, beliefs and society compared to the Middle Ages.

Early Renaissance

Values

Beliefs

Society

In less than two sentences, summarize what the Renaissance was. In other words, create a MEGA definition of the Renaissance.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Objective 2: How did the Renaissance spark the growth of ideas across Europe (astronomy, science, mathematics, religion, art, etc.)?

Use: Chapter 4 (pages 70-102)

For each of the areas below, list some of the developments, discoveries and advances that were being made at the time. Find some notable figures that would fit into each category.

Subject

Notable Figures

Advancements & Developments

Astronomy

Medicine

Mathematics

Religion

Art

Literature

Objective 3: In what ways did philosophers and thinkers influence society in the development of the humanist worldview in Renaissance Europe?

Use: Chapter 3 (pages 60-70)

What is humanism?

Summarize the humanist beliefs:

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

How was humanism spread throughout Europe and who was responsible?

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Objective 4: How did the physical geography of Renaissance Europe affect trade and competition among European countries?

Use: Chapter 2 (pages 40-46)

Trade Push and Pull

PUSH

PULL

How did geography affect who was participating and successful in trade?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Objective 6: In what ways were the Age of Discovery and the rise of imperialism expressions of an expansionist worldview?

Use: Chapter 5 and 6 (pages 105-145)

Let’s start with an easy one. What is “expansion”, in the context of exploration?

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Briefly describe what it means for Renaissance Europe to have an “expansionist worldview”.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Define “imperialism.”

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Complete the following chart and describe why each of those roles would be interested in expansion.

ROLE

GOALS WITHIN EXPANSION

Monarch

Merchant

Explorer

Missionary