Transcript Worldviewsx
Our Worldviews Explore. Understand. Connect Worldview Definition – a collection of beliefs held by an individual or group (super important. Write this down. Like right now. Matt stop talking and write this down) Western Worldview – the values and beliefs about the world held by societies that developed out of western Europe (that includes us. As in Canada) Western World What are some values and beliefs we have in Canada? (ex. All people are to be treated as equals) Discuss with your partner and come up with a couple of examples. First Nation Worldview Life is a circle; time moves through cycles Elders are respected for their wisdom Human experience is spiritual, physical, emotional and mental Govern as a group, not a leader People are connected to the community and to ancestors All life is sacred and equally important Where we Belong What images come to mind when you think of Canada? Why? Is there more to Canada then just those images? Are there other groups in Canada that might have another worldview, like the First Nations? Multiculturalism Definition – The preservation of different cultures or cultural identities within a unified society, as a state or nation. What this is trying to say is Canada is OK with, and even encourages other cultures to continue expressing their beliefs and values while living here. Is this different from the States? Chapter 1 Vocab Society – History – System – Resources – Case Study One Renaissance Europe Timeline leading to the Renaissance 1-4th centuries Roman Empire 5-13th centuries Middle Ages 4-15th centuries Byzantine Empire 1400ce – 1600ce 14-16th century Renaissance Know this guy for class Michelangelo. Renaissance Artists Michelangelo the Ninja Turtle Belvedere Torso 1st-2nd century. Greek. Rediscovered in the 1400s New Inspirations Med VS. Ren Med vs. Ren How Did the Renaissance Begin? - What would’ve cause those changes that lead to a new way of thinking? 1300s – 1400s What was the main Worldview at this time? Who was in charge? Freedom of Speech? Do you think the power that the pope had would affect society in anyway? Would it be hard to change their way of thinking? (The clergy? The people?) The Crusades Crusades Definition – a campaign in favour of a cause; historically, a medieval military expedition to recover the Holy Land from the Muslims Holy War Definition – primarily caused or justified by the differences in religion Golden Rule "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets“ "What is hateful to you, do not to your fellow man. That is the entire Law; all the rest is commentary“ "No one of you is a believer until he desires for his brother that which he desires for himself" Crash Course https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0zudTQelzI Key terms: Identity Society Value History Belief System Worldview Resources Western Worldview Renaissance Perspective Era Roman Empire Byzantine Empire Middle Ages Silk Road Crusade Pilgrim Key people Merchants of both the West and the East Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, Michelangelo (artists of the Renaissance) Pope – what he feared, how he inspired/manipulated Fibonacci 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, What is this? Why would it be important? Fibonacci What factors shaped the Renaissance Worldview? Geography Ideas and Knowledge Contact with other groups Geography Key cities (city states) located near Mediterranean Sea. Access to trade routes Italy’s location Contact with Islamic civilization and other countries Lack of good farm land Encouraged citizens to find other professions Mountains Natural barrier to enemies, allowed focus on trade, commerce and the arts instead of military Ideas and Knowledge Ruins from Classical Civilizations (Greek/Roman) Inspired Italians to reclaim lost knowledge Crusaders and Traders Brought back texts and ideas from the East (Islamic and Asian worlds) Renaissance scholars Looked at classical literature which promoted the role of the individual, introduced Humanism Individuals believed they were responsible for their own lives Contact with other groups Crusades Trading ships carried soldiers as well as good to the Holy Land. They returned with exotic goods from the East Increased trade With the expanding of trade routes a wealthy merchant class (middle class) rose. They supported the Renaissance art and architecture Ideas and knowledge from Islamic and other Asian civilizations became part of the European culture Important City States Florence, Venice and Genoa What made them powerful? What is unique about each one? Did geography add to their success? City-States con’t Florence Venice Social Systems Political and Economic Systems Culture • Merchant class gained status • Guilds organized • • • • Centre for wool, cloth, silk Banking; richest city-state Ruled by Medici oligarchy Oligarchy of wealthy noblemen • • 3 social classes • Scuole provided support to members and the poor • • • Doge as head of state Sea trade Centre of book trade • • • • Genoa • Social class systems • • • Founded Bank of St. George • Navy, shipbuilders, merchants Clans/families controlled • sections of the city; dictator took over power Painters, sculptors, architects Patrons of the arts Religion – cathedrals built Merchant class supported the arts Carnevale celebrations Arts, architecture University of Genoa City States – Commonalities Located on important trade routes Commercial centres Large populations (at least 100 000) Hierarchical class systems The wealthy became patrons of the arts City States – Uniqueness Florence – richest; considered the centre of the Renaissance Venice – canals as streets; centre of trade between Asia and Europe Genoa – strongest; controlled other ports in eastern Mediterranean Geography Florence – hilly area was good for sheep; good trading location on Arno River. Venice – on shallow islands along coast of Adriatic Sea; good trading location. Genoa – on narrow strip of land between sea and mountains; on Tyrrhenean Sea, crossroads between Europe and Mediterranean area. Key Ideas Review Renaissance – When, where? Elements of Worldview: Social system Political and economic system Culture Worldview affected by: Geography Contact Ideas and Knowledge Middle Ages vs Renaissance Elements of Worldview Life During the Middle Ages Life During Renaissance Social System - Feudal system, rigid - Merchants and hierarchy divided rich workers changed the and poor (no changing of feudal system status) - Emergence of social support systems (scuola) Political and Economic Systems - Barter - Trade; Silk Road - Feudal landlords as unit of government Culture - Purpose of life was to - Importance of life on prepare for the earth hereafter; harsh life on - Arts, architecture earth valued and supported - Art, architecture influenced by religion - Currency - Trade; city-states as unit of government Key Terms City-state Urbanization Republic Oligarchy Guild Aristocracy Doge