WH OC 7 Renaissance and Reformation

Why did Italian city-state economies grow?

• Italian city-states were deep in the mountains

• Italian city-states were near the Mediterranean Coast

Cause: How did location influence where the Renaissance started?

• Crops were dying and people flocked to Italy

• Began as an urban movement (more people = more opportunity to make money

• Located near ancient Greek and Roman civilizations

• Started in Northern Italy due to wealthy and powerful nobles

Effect: How did Italian city-states become wealthy from trade?

• Italian monarchs raised large armies to get more power to protect their money

• Italian nobles spent their money on art

• European countries attempted to invade Italian city-states to get their wealth

• People spent their money to visit famous religious leaders

True or False: The power of Italian city-states led to them becoming political and social centers of Europe.

• True

• False

What are the 3 main characteristics of the Italian Renaissance?

• People grew their armies to prepare for war

• Change on focus from the masses to individuals

• Urban movement began in Italy

• Growth of the European economy

True or False: A Renaissance Man is a person who is capable of doing ONE well.

• True

• False

Who is the best example of a Renaissance Man? Spell their first AND last name.

What is the HIGHEST level in the class hierarchy during the Renaissance?

• Nobles

• Monarchy

• Peasants/Serfs

• Merchants/Shopkeepers/Craftspeople/Guild Members

What is the SECOND HIGHEST level in the class hierarchy during the Renaissance?

• Nobles

• Monarchy

• Peasants/Serfs

• Merchants/Shopkeepers/Craftspeople/Guild Members

What is the THIRD HIGHEST level in the class hierarchy during the Renaissance?

• Nobles

• Monarchy

• Peasants/Serfs

• Merchants/Shopkeepers/Craftspeople/Guild Members