7th Grade: 17-1 - The Italian Renaissance

Europeans became more _________, meaning they were more interested in the world than in religion

Who became the richest family in Florence, who were all bankers?

Venetian Bankers became experts at valuing gold coins called Florins

The Renaissance in Europe was a rebirth of interest in learning and what else?

The Medici Family ruled Florence for many years to come after they gained power in the 1460s

What became the wealthiest city-state?

The Arabs helped promote trade with Italy by protecting the Silk Road

Italian rulers developed _______, which is the art of negotiating or making deals

Italy had been at the center of the _______ _______

In Venice, dukes, also called ______ had all the power

What was the name of the man from Florence who thought rulers should do whatever is needed to keep power/protect a city

What was the most famous city of the Renaissance?

Florence and Venice were important city-states during the Renaissance

Who wanted to prevent a strong ruler from controlling the pope and the church?

What was another name for soldiers who fought in wars and worked for money?

What country did the Renaissance begin in?

Though most Europeans were still religious, they celebrated what more often now?

The word Renaissance means "________"

Most Italians lived on farms in the countryside, rather than in the populated city-states

The Renaissance took place between 1350-1400

Which of these countries did NOT trade with Italy?

Who was the famous merchant from Venice, who published a book about his travels to the East (Asia)?

What was the name of long and narrow boat used to transport people throughout Venice?

The city-states were independent republics at first