Gr 6 The Republic of Venice

Open Ended

During the Middle Ages, people often travelled from one country to another by sea.

What are some advantages of travelling by sea instead by land?

The Republic of Venice

Learning Intentions

We are learning to explore the geographical location of Venice and how the Venetians adapted to their environment and emerged as one of the most formidable maritime power of contemporary

times.

I can
describe the geographical location of Venice.

explain how the Venetians adapted to the environment and became the most powerful naval power of contemporary Europe.

Examine how naval forces ensure security and safeguard the country's maritime interests and economic prosperity.

Venice is a small city in Italy made of over one hundred small islands. Instead of streets and cars, the city uses small rivers and boats to move around. Nowadays Venice is popular tourist attraction. But in the High Middle Ages, Venice was wealthy and influential maritime power. In the 12th century CE, Venice controlled much of the Adriatic and Agean Seas. Venice was able to grow wealthy and powerful because of the trading relationship it established with Egypt and other Middle east countries.

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​Reading material.

The Venetian maritime fleets were useful in many ways. They were called galleys. They were very large, with more than one hundred oarsmen moving it through the water. Armed soldiers stood on the main decks of the ships, ready to battle pirates, enemy ships, and other dangers. They were the most powerful protectors of the Byzantine Empire's seas. In fact, they were the only real navy that the empire had. These ships were so powerful that, in 1082, the Byzantine Emperor, Alexios I Komnenos, signed a treaty with Venice in exchange for

the Venetian's help against the Normans,

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a Fierce group of warriors from France. The Venetians enjoyed free trade throughout the empire, without tariffs.. The Venetians controlled several important ports, such as Constantinople. It was a very good deal for the Venetians, who became quite wealthy through trade. They developed such a strong relationship with Egypt that they became Egypt's exclusive European trading partner for spices and other goods.

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Explain the geographical location of Venice.

​Exercise 1

Exercise 2

Why was Venice considered as the wealthy and influential maritime power?

As a Venetian merchant aspiring to amass great wealth, how would you prepare yourself to achieve your goal?

​Task 3-Think-pair-share

​Take the challenge

How do naval forces ensure the security of overseas routes to safeguard the country's maritime interests and economic prosperity?

Do you think, these measures are sufficient enough to combat maritime threats and promoting trade stability?

Multiple Choice

Venice was a province of the Roman Empire.

• False

• true

Multiple Choice

Alexios I Komnenos was the leader of the Normans.

• False

• true

Multiple Choice

Venice helped the Roman Empire defeat the ......

• Egyptians

• Normans

Multiple Choice

Venice was wealthy and powerful for less than one hundred years.

• True

• False

Extended Learning

In Venice during the middle Ages, people wore masks to celebrate holidays. Find out the types of masks wore by them and its significant feature.

Eg. Moretta mask, Colombina mask, Bauta mask, Pantalone mask

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