Chapter 13 Section 3-Italy
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Chapter 13 Section 3-Italy Past and Present
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Ancient Rome grew from a tiny village in 700 BC to an empire that stretched from Britain in the northwest to the Persian Gulf. Ancient Rome’s achievements in art, architecture, literature, law, and government still influence the world today. When the Roman Empire collapsed in the AD 400s, cities in Italy formed their own states.
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Ancient Rome grew from a ______ in 700 B.C.
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The Roman empire stretched from ________ in the northwest to the Persian Gulf.
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Check the boxes that show the achievements of Ancient Rome.
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In what year did the Roman Empire end?
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True of False:
Italian cities remained united after the fall of the Roman Empire>
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Renaissance
Later they became centers of trade. Merchants became rich and started supporting artists. The merchants’ support of the arts helped lead to a period of great creativity in Europe called the Renaissance. During this time, artists and writers created some of the greatest works of art and literature in the world.
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Which group of people started to support artists?
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Italy remained divided until the mid-1800s when
a rise in nationalism, or strong patriotic feelings for a country, led to a fight for unification. Italy was officially unified in 1861.
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What led to a fight for Italian unification?
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In what year was Italy unified?
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In the 1920s Italy became
a dictatorship under Benito Mussolini. This lasted until Italy’s defeat in World War II, after which Italy became a democracy.
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Type your answer.
In the 1920s, Italy became a _______.
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Who was the Italian dictator?
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What type of government has Italy had since the end of WW II?
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Culture-Religion
The Roman Catholic Church has historically been the strongest influence on Italian culture. The pope, who is the spiritual head of the Roman Catholic Church, lives in Vatican City, which is an independent state located within Rome. Religious holidays and festivals are major events.
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What has been the strongest influence on Italian culture?
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Who is the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church?
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Where does the pope live?
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Where is Vatican City located?
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Local traditions and regional geography have also influenced Italian culture. For example, Italian food varies widely from region to region. Those variations are based on local preferences and products. Other traditions reflect Italy’s past. Italians have long been trendsetters in contemporary art forms, including painting, composing, fashion, and film.
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Southern Italy
Southern Italy is poorer than northern Italy. It has less industry and relies on agriculture and tourism for its survival. Farming is especially important in Sicily, an island at the southern tip of Italy. Naples is the largest city in southern Italy and a busy port.
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______ Italy is poorer than Northern Italy.
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Which of the following are located in Southern Italy?
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All of the following help Northern Italy economically EXCEPT ______.
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Milan is a major industrial center and a worldwide center for fashion design. Turin and Genoa are also industrial centers. Florence, Pisa, and Venice are popular tourist destinations. Rome, Italy’s capital, is located between northern Italy and southern Italy.
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Which city is the capital of Italy?
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