Focus Question What do you think of when you hear the word “Renaissance”? When I hear the word Renaissance, I think of…
End of the Middle Ages The Crusades: stimulated a rebirth of trade weakened the Byzantine Empire; leading to it’s collapse Greater use of money for transactions.
Renaissance & Reformation. Renaissance = “Rebirth” of learning & interest in classical ideas & culture Period from 1350-1600 “A Cultural Awakening” Period.
