Renaissance Italy: Economy, Society, and Culture

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What was the economy of Milan based on?

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Agriculture, Silk, and weapon making.

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Who dominated Florence in the 15th century?

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Cosimo de' Medici and his grandson Lorenzo de' Medici.

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What industries thrived in Florence during the Renaissance?

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Banking and cloth making.

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What is Usury?

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The practice of lending money at high interest rates.

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What did Machiavelli believe about leadership?

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A leader must do good when possible but be ready to do evil when necessary. 'The Ends Justifies the Means'.

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Who wrote 'The Book of the Courtier'?

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Baldassare Castiglione.

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What were the characteristics of a perfect Renaissance noble according to 'The Book of the Courtier'?

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The book expressed the ideal characteristics of a Renaissance noble.

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Who were at the top of urban society during the Renaissance?

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The patricians, who dominated their communities with wealth from trade, industry, and banking.

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What was the social hierarchy below the patricians?

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Below the patricians were the burghers, followed by the workers.

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What was included in marriage contracts during the Renaissance?

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A dowry, a sum of money that the wife's family gave to the husband upon marriage.