Italian Renaissance Flashcard

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Which of the following was an economic effect of the Crusades on Italy? Decrease in agricultural production, Increased trade between Europe and the Middle East, Decline in banking activities, Reduction in trade routes

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Increased trade between Europe and the Middle East

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What role did letters of credit play in the Italian economy during the Renaissance?

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They expanded the supply of money and expedited trade.

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What was the primary role of Florence, Venice, and Genoa during the rise of Italian city-states?

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They served as trading centers for the distribution of goods to northern Europe.

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According to Machiavelli's "The Prince," what is a key characteristic of a ruler?

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The ruler should maintain power by any means necessary, including unethical practices.

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What did Machiavelli mean by "the end justifies the means" in his treatise "The Prince"?

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Leaders should pursue their goals by any methods necessary, regardless of the morality of the means used.

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How did wealth accumulated from European trade impact the political landscape in Italian city-states?

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It contributed to the rise of influential merchant leaders and active civic leaders.

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What was a significant focus of Renaissance art and literature as opposed to the medieval period?

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Secular themes and individualism

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Which of the following works is associated with Leonardo da Vinci during the Renaissance? The School of Athens, Mona Lisa, Statue of David, Sistine Chapel

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Mona Lisa

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Who is known as the father of humanism?

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Petrarch

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What did the Italian Renaissance aim to revive? Options: Medieval art forms, Ancient Roman and Greek literary and artistic culture, Egyptian hieroglyphics, Norse mythology

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Ancient Roman and Greek literary and artistic culture