Renaissance literally means "rebirth“ (14th to 16th century) Rebirth is used in two ways. First, it means rediscovery of ancient classical texts and learning and their applications in the arts and sciences. Second, it means that the results of these intellectual activities created a revitalization of European culture in general. Thus, a rebirth of classical learning and knowledge through the rediscovery of ancient texts, and a rebirth of European culture in general.

2. Classic Greece and Rome
Renaissance Period
Industrial Revolution
Rise of Christianity

7. Raphael
Donatello

8. - Studied Law
- Have red Cicero’s
ancient books
- First to establish a
library
- Father of Humanism
- Tried to reach the principles
of living a moral, responsible
and successful life on this
earth.
- That man and his earthly life
is IMPORTANT.

10. - Imported by King
Francis I after his
invasion in Italy
- He imported Italian arts
and artists including
Leonardo da Vinci
- The invention of
Gutenberg Printing
Press in 1450

11. - Witnessed the discovery
and exploration of new
continents
- Substitution of the
Copernican for Ptolemaic
system of astronomy
- Decline of the feudal system
and the growth of commerce
- Inventions of papers and
printing press
- Mariner’s compass
- gunpowder