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What was Venice built on?

• 400 bridges

• 117 small islands

• 150 canals

• 2,000 pillars

What was the main source of wealth for Venice?

• Fishing

• Tourism

• Trade

• Agriculture

Who was the head of the government in Venice?

• Senator

• King

• Doge

• Duke

What did Venetian merchants trade for in Syria and Egypt?

• Wood and stone

• Textiles and jewelry

• Herbs and spices

• Gold and silver

Which artist is known as Venice's greatest painter?

• Raphael

• Titian

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo da Vinci

What did Venice establish to protect its trade?

• Farms and factories

• Strongholds and ports

• Markets and shops

• Schools and libraries

What was the Book of Gold?

• A history of Venice

• A list of eligible rulers

• A collection of art

• A book of recipes

What happened to Venice in the late 1400s and early 1500s?

• It became a monarchy

• It suffered military setbacks

• It expanded its territory

• It lost its navy

What did Aldus Manutius contribute to Venice?

• He painted famous portraits

• He encouraged printing

• He built bridges

• He established trade routes

What caused Venice to lose its position as a leading trading power?

• Internal conflicts

• Natural disasters

• New sea routes discovered

• Military defeats