Chapter 2 Soc 8

Who was Marco Polo?

• An artist in the Renaissance

• A political figure in Italy

• A merchant who made his wealth from the Silk Road

• A merchant who controlled all of Italy's trade

Which two city-states were in constant competition for control of the sea routes in the Mediterranean?

• Venice and Rome

• Rome and Genoa

• Genoa and Venice

• Florence and Rome

Charging interest when loaning money to someone is called a...

• Launder

• Usury

• Ciompi

• Lirra

What were the crusades?

• A noble quest searching for the Holy Grail

• A war campaign against the Muslims who occupied the Holy Lands

• A rescue mission of sorts to free the captive knights in the Holy Lands

• A mission by the Church to spread the word of God to the "infidels"

What was an unintentional result of The Crusades?

• Conquest of areas in Palestine

• Increased Muslim settlers in Europe

• Decline in the variety of goods traded to Europe

• Exposure of Europeans to Muslim culture and language

What was the most important luxury good imported by Italian merchants?

• Spice

• Oil

• Silk

• Gems

What was ONE factor that helped with the success of the city-states?

• Food

• The Monarchy

• Geography

• Hinterland

Feudalism was important to the success of Italian city-states

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The feudal system was not as strong in the city-states, as people had the opportunity to individually make money and become involved in politics. The Crown did not have as much of a hold on the decisions as in Britain or France.

Who was the most famous family in Italy?

• The Robinson Family

• The Targaryen Family

• The Medici Family

• The Delissio Family