Famous Figures of the Middle Ages & Renaissance
Bring the past to life—literally! With moveable paper puppets of 21 legendary figures, your child can snip, fasten, and reenact history from head to toe.
$21.95
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Famous Figures of the Middle Ages & Renaissance
Meet the people of the Middle Ages & Renaissance.
Famous Figures of the Middle Ages & Renaissance introduces your child to twenty-one influential men and women who helped shape a remarkable period of history. Using sturdy, articulated paper figures, your child can assemble and interact with historical figures such as Charlemagne, Johannes Gutenberg, Joan of Arc, Galileo, and others while learning about their lives and contributions.
Each figure is based on historical artwork, sculptures, mosaics, and portraits, and can be assembled in either full color or black-and-white. Printed on heavy, no-bleed cardstock with perforated pages, the figures are designed for repeated use and display.
More than a craft project, this resource pairs each figure with a well-researched, age-appropriate biography that helps place the individual within the broader story of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. An included reading list encourages further exploration for children who want to dig deeper.
Whether your child is reenacting historical events, illustrating a history presentation, or simply learning about the people who influenced science, exploration, faith, government, and culture, Famous Figures of the Middle Ages & Renaissance combines hands-on creativity with meaningful historical learning.
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about this product below:
Throughout history, religion has played a major role in shaping the world for significant reasons:
- Religion has shaped the development of civilizations. Many of the world's major civilizations, such as ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, were founded on religious beliefs. Religion has also played a role in law, government, and education development.
- Religion has been a source of conflict and violence. Wars have been fought over religious differences, and religious persecution has been common throughout history.
- Religion has influenced art, music, and literature. Religious themes have been a source of inspiration for artists, musicians, and writers for centuries.
In short, religion is mentioned in world history because it has greatly shaped human societies and cultures throughout history. Religion has been a complex and multifaceted force in human history, and its influence continues to be felt today.
