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 * UNIT II SYLLABUS: THE EARLY MODERN WORLD (@1300-1700 CE) **

How did the Renaissance impact European art, thought and religion? How & why did the Reformation take place & what was its impact? What motivated exploration and what was its impact? How did leaders consolidate their power in Europe?
 * Essential Questions **

Understand the main components of the Renaissance Analyze art and writings of the Renaissance period Know basic facts about the Protestant Reformation & the Catholic Counter-Reformation To explain the motivations for exploration To explain the impact of exploration and contact on the various players To map out exploration routes and destinations Know background facts to rise of Absolutism in Europe Identify and understand the critical attributes of Absolutism Analysis of examples and non-examples of Absolutism Understand concept of Enlightenment & Connect it to ourselves Match Enlightened Quotes with their Philosopher
 * Objectives **

(2) PP Renaissance Video- United Streaming “Exploring the Renaissance” w/guide Art Analysis Renaissance Crossword Puzzle (A & B levels) (2) PP Protestant Reformation Video clips from “Luther” H-Reading “95 Theses” A-B- Reteaching: Renaissance & Reformation (Unit III Workbook-Glencoe) (2) A-H- Exploration Group Activity B- Text Glencoe Chp 13 GR Opener with Terms Map (2) PP Absolutism (Crises in Europe) Video on Absolutism Absolutism Activity (2) PP Enlightenment H-A-Review w/Clickers B-Text GR Glencoe 17-3 (1) Test Review Bingo & Catch Up (1) Test
 * Activities, Assignments & Assessments **

(H&A) Read Text Chp 13:1 Renaissance with Guided Worksheet (H) State of the World- Read & Answer questions A-H- Text Chp 14-15 Exploration Guided Reading (over several nights) A-H Text Chp 17:2 Enlightenment Ideas Spread Guided Reading
 * Homework **

**Handouts and Forms for this Unit **
[|GS II Renaissance GR 13:1.doc]