Assignment Details

Cover Work: Wednesday & Friday

2019-20

History Year 8

Date Due

Oct. 9, 2019

Additional Info
There are two things to do in class this week.

A) Why did the Renaissance Begin in Italy?
Writing the above title in the next page of your exercise book, read the attached document called 'Why did the Renaissance Begin in Italy?'. WRITE OUT EACH QUESTION, skip a line, and then write out your answer. Number the questions clearly Then, on the next page, cut and glue the map of Italy onto the middle of the page. Colour in the various different 'city states' of Italy (Kingdom of Naples, Republic of Florence etc) using the map attached here to help you.

B) The Renaissance in Florence
Using your Ipad and p.8-9 of the textbook to help you, your next task is to do a colourful and illustrative Fact File titled 'The Renaissance in Florence'. Complete this on your Ipad and include maps, illustrations and information about the following:
  • Why Florence was so important in the Renaissance
  • Famous Artists from Florence
  • Famous art works & buildings
  • Famous Patrons from Florence
Remember - this cover work needs to be finished for our next History lesson!
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