Europe: History and Its Influence: Ancient, Medieval, and Renaissance Europe

Students are introduced briefly to Ancient Greece. They move on to a lengthier exploration of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Reformation throughout Europe. Finally, they analyze what the Renaissance and the Reformation have in common.

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Overview

In this experience, students examine major periods of European history, beginning with ancient Rome and then moving through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Protestant Reformation. They explore how government, religion, trade, learning, and culture changed over time and how events such as the Black Death affected European society. Finally, students compare the Renaissance and Reformation to identify similarities in how each contributed to change in Europe.

Objectives:

Describe the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformation in Europe
Identify scientists, inventors, cultural figures, and religious thinkers who contributed to the European Renaissance and the Reformation

Europe has a long history shaped by many societies, ideas, religions, conflicts, and cultural exchanges. Over time, different parts of Europe changed in important ways, from the civilizations of the ancient world to medieval kingdoms and cities and later to the cultural and intellectual changes of the Renaissance.

In this experience, you will explore several major periods and developments in European history. You will examine how government, religion, trade, learning, and cultural exchange changed over time and consider how those changes influenced later European societies.

Objectives:

Describe the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformation in Europe
Identify scientists, inventors, cultural figures, and religious thinkers who contributed to the European Renaissance and the Reformation