MWH Module 1 Section #4 Bellwork

What was a key characteristic of the Holy Roman Empire during the 1300–1500 period?

• It was a centralized state with strong royal authority.

• It was a fragmented collection of semi-independent territories.

• It was unified under a single theocratic ruler.

• It was geographically confined to present-day Italy.

What were Italian city-states like Venice and Florence known for during this time?

• Agricultural production

• Military expansion into Africa

• Religious uniformity

• Maritime trade and banking

The ​ (a)   was known for political fragmentation and localized rule while the ​ (b)   were dominated by wealthy merchant families and trade networks.

• Holy Roman Empire
• Italian City-States
• Aztec Empire
• Mayan Empire
• Ottoman Empire
• Mali Empire

Categorize the following key figures to the correct region:

Groups:

(a) Holy Roman Empire

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(b) Italian City States

• Frederick Barbarossa

• Charlemagne

• Cosimo de' Medici

• Lorenzo de' Medici

Categorize the following features into the Holy Roman Empire or Italian City-States:

Groups:

(a) Holy Roman Empire

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(b) Italian City States

• Strong merchant influence

• Decentralized authority

• Flourishing arts and Renaissance

• Papal connections

Put these events in order of occurrence:

• Decline of feudalism in the Holy Roman Empire

• Rise of the Medici family in Florence

• Development of the printing press

• Charlemagne crowned Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire

Why did the Italian Renaissance flourish in city-states like Florence?

• The influence of the Pope

• Patronage from wealthy families like the Medici

• A strong agricultural economy

• Military conquests of neighboring regions

Match the cities to their significant contributions during the Renaissance:

• Known for maritime trade

• Florence

• Known for shipbuilding and exploration

• Venice

• Known for fashion and military police

• Florence

• Known for banking and the arts

• Genoa

Which family played a major role in financing the Renaissance in Florence?

• Habsburgs

• Tudors

• Medici

• Capetians

What role did Italian city-states play in European trade during this period?

• They controlled trade between Europe and Asia.

• They focused on agricultural exports.

• They dominated the Atlantic slave trade.

• They relied solely on internal commerce.