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The causes of the Renaissance - Coggle Diagram
The causes
of the
Renaissance
The black death
death and suffering
question their fath
look for people to blame
fleas and rats
The printing press
1450 when a German goldsmith, Johannes
Gutenberg, invented a printing press
new and classical
texts could be mass produced
the most important factor contributing to the spread
of Renaissance culture and ideas across Europe
Printed books
encouraged people to learn to read and gain more knowledge.
The fall of Constantinople
the city of Constaintinople in Turkey was invaded by the ottoman empire
greek scholars who had kept classical learning alive during the Middle Ages fled to Italy, taking with them documents and manuscripts from ancient Greece and Rome.
these scholars contributed to the revival of interest in classical learning that influenced much of the culture of Renaissance
development of vibrant and creative period known as the Renaissance. As the movement spread, the ideas and invention inspired more and more expression and development.
The revival of trade and the growth of towns
introduced europeans to asian and middle-eastern products including spiced, silks, perfumes and pottery
improved land and sea routed to the east where opened up, better and stronger ships were build and skills in navigation improved.
trading centres in italy flourished and a merchant class grew, making their money from transporting and selling goods.
more people began to move into towns, where they could share their skills/ideas.