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7-1: The Renaissance Begins
7-1: The Renaissance Begins
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Looking at a political map of Italy at the time of the Renaissance might remind one of:
One long peninsula ruled by a single king.
A patchwork of small territories ruled from major cities.
2
Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy?
Urban society was a magnet for intellectuals (like artists)
City-states worked together to ensure all had great art
As center of the Roman Empire, Italy had many artifacts
Italy was dotted with many wealthy cities = art markets
3
How were Renaissance nobles different from medieval lords?
Renaissance lords lived in cities instead of country castles
Renaissance nobles held power by trade (not land)
They were not concerned with political power - just art.
4
What type of government was common among Italian city-states (especially Venice)?
They were republics that held elections (citizenship).
They were basically outposts of papal authority.
They were ruled by royal families from elsewhere in Europe.
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What made Venice such a distinctive city?
One would travel through town's canals by boat.
It was built in a swampy area (defensible)
Buildings were contructed on piles (stilts) over water
It was built high in the mountains as a stout defense.
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What was Niccolo Machiavelli's contribution to to political thought?
The best leaders ruled virtuously, even if they lost power.
All people are basically good so the leader should be, too.
Princes should use any method necessary to stay in power.
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How did Italy's geography contribute to its wealth?
Most cities were far from the sea = spared from naval attack
Location = node in trade with Ottomans / Mongols
Its long coastline made trade easier
Centrally located in Mediterranean
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Why were Italian city-states independent at a time of powerful European kingdoms?
The Church promoted independence = avoid royal interference
Kings needed loans and didn't want to jeopardize the bankers
City-states were poor so kings were not interested in them.
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How did Marco Polo's travels affect Europe?
It made people willing to risk travelling to Asia ($$$!)
It was a prime motivation to cross the Atlantic (Columbus)
It made people afraid to go to Asia.
It made people doubt the legitimacy of Christianity
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What challenges did the Venetian doge face in the city?
Maintaining trade relations with other cities (diplomacy)
Redusing the power of competing noble families.
Keeping the city unaffiliated with the Church in Rome.
Controlling the rebellious poor.
