Module

1. Explain the origin and characteristics of the Northern Renaissance

Renaissance ideas spread out of Italy, they merged with northern traditions. 

• reform society

• reviving classical languages and texts 

2. Profile Key Northern Renaissance Writers

Erasmus: Wrote praise of folly, poked fun at: greedy merchants and heart sick lovers

believed everyone should study the bible

Moore: wrote utopia, stated in his book that there is no perfect place  

3. Key Terms/People

• Erasmus

Wrote praise of folly, poked fun at: greedy merchants and heart sick lovers

believed everyone should study the bible

• More

 wrote utopia, stated in his book that there is no perfect place