AP EUROPEAN HISTORY STUDY GUIDE
CHAPTER 2
Renaissance and Discovery (1375-1527)
Directions: Read the chapter slowly, carefully, and completely. As you read, take thoughtful answers in each box. This study guide
may or may not be graded/checked for completion and accuracy. You can use this study guide on all quizzes but not on any chapter
tests. You may be expected to use your online text to complete some portions of this study guide.
Learning Objective 1
How did humanism affect culture and the arts in the fourteenth and fifteenth century Italy?
Activity for LO 1
Online Video: “The Italian Renaissance.”
List 3 important items you learned from the video.
Activity for LO 1
Closer Look: “Leonardo Plots the Perfect Man” p. 69
Why has Leonardo’s “Vitruvian Man” become a symbol of the Renaissance?
Important Terms and/or People for LO 1
AP EUROPEAN HISTORY STUDY GUIDE
CHAPTER 2
Renaissance and Discovery (1375-1527)
Directions: Read the chapter slowly, carefully, and completely. As you read, take thoughtful answers in each box. This study guide
may or may not be graded/checked for completion and accuracy. You can use this study guide on all quizzes but not on any chapter
tests. You may be expected to use your online text to complete some portions of this study guide.
Learning Objective 2
What were the causes of Italy’s political decline?
Activity for LO 2
Online Doc: Desiderius Erasmus “Pope Julius Excluded from Heaven”
How does Erasmus feel about the Pope?
Activity for LO 2
Document: “Machiavelli Discusses the Most Important Trait for a Ruler” p.78
In the space below, choose a quote from Machiavelli’s The Prince, that you feel sums up one of his beliefs.
Important Terms and/or People for LO 2
AP EUROPEAN HISTORY STUDY GUIDE
CHAPTER 2
Renaissance and Discovery (1375-1527)
Directions: Read the chapter slowly, carefully, and completely. As you read, take thoughtful answers in each box. This study guide
may or may not be graded/checked for completion and accuracy. You can use this study guide on all quizzes but not on any chapter
tests. You may be expected to use your online text to complete some portions of this study guide.
Learning Objective 3
How were the powerful monarchies of northern Europe different from their predecessors?
Activity for LO 3
Online Map: “Geographical Tour of Europe in 1500”
Which Northern European countries had very powerful monarchies at this time?
Important Terms and/or People for LO 3
AP EUROPEAN HISTORY STUDY GUIDE
CHAPTER 2
Renaissance and Discovery (1375-1527)
Directions: Read the chapter slowly, carefully, and completely. As you read, take thoughtful answers in each box. This study guide
may or may not be graded/checked for completion and accuracy. You can use this study guide on all quizzes but not on any chapter
tests. You may be expected to use your online text to complete some portions of this study guide.
Learning Objective 4
How did the Northern Renaissance affect culture in Germany, England, France, and Spain?
Activity for LO 4
Image “Adam and Eve” p.83
Compare this image to Leonardo’s “Vitruvian Man” on p. 69.
Activity for LO 4
Document: “Erasmus Describes the Philosophy of Christ” p.86
Erasmus refers to classical authors Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle. To Erasmus, in what way are these men admirable?
Important Terms and/or People for LO 4
AP EUROPEAN HISTORY STUDY GUIDE
CHAPTER 2
Renaissance and Discovery (1375-1527)
Directions: Read the chapter slowly, carefully, and completely. As you read, take thoughtful answers in each box. This study guide
may or may not be graded/checked for completion and accuracy. You can use this study guide on all quizzes but not on any chapter
tests. You may be expected to use your online text to complete some portions of this study guide.
Learning Objective 5
What were the motives for European voyages of discovery, and what were the consequences?
Activity for LO 5
Map 2-2: “European Voyages of Discovery….” p.88
Describe where generally these explorers went:
Magellan –
DaGama –
Vespucci –
Cabot --
Activity for LO 5
Watch the Online Video Lecture: “The Columbian Exchange”
What was the Columbian Exchange?
Important Terms and/or People for LO 5