Ch 15 Renaissance Test Review

Why did the states in Italy function independently?

• because the Eastern Roman Empire was so strong

• because the rest of Europe was also functioning independently

• because the Roman Empire was so strong

• because of the lack of a central government

Which group made up the majority of the European population?

• nobles

• aristocrats

• clergy

• peasants

The Italian states played a crucial role in politics due to what reason?

• their economic power

• their location

• their independence

• their alliance with other European territories

Machiavelli’s view influenced political activity because he believed what?

• believed politics should be influenced by morals

• believed politics should NOT be influenced by morals

• believed rulers should be good and kind to their subjects

• believed subjects are good and will want to serve their rulers

Why was Italy more urban than the rest of Europe?

• Italy was more rural than urban

• The people were afraid to live in rural areas due to frequent attacks

• Italy flourished and prospered from trade

• Italy had terrible soil and could not grow food in rural areas

In Renaissance Italy, where did most people live?

• cities (urban)

• rural (country)

From a trade standpoint, why did Venice became an important state?

• It fought all the other states for control

• It was allied with France and Spain

• It restricted trade between all of the other states

• It was a trade link between Asia and W. Europe

In The Prince, Machiavelli argues for what type of political strategy?

• a ruler should be virtuous

• "the ends justify the means"

• people are good so treat them good

• power is corruption

Why did the growth of large monarchies in the rest of Europe lead to problems for Italy?

• the kings of large states could raise large armies with which to attack the states

• the rest of Europe was envious of Italy

• France and Spain allied to invade Italy

• Italy was united under a small central government

What did the use of movable type for printing in Europe led to?

• increased rates of literacy in Europe

• decreased rates of literacy in Europe

• more use of Latin in writing books

• no change