Chapter 15 Lesson 1

What was expected of the nobility in Renaissance society?

A noble was born, not made; must have character, grace, talent, had to be a warrior, but also needed a classical education and an interest in the arts.

How did the growth of monarchical states in Europe affect the Italian States?

It caused the French and the Spanish to fight because they wanted riches, and wanted to dominate the region

What are the important characteristics of Italy during the Renaissance?

Italy had a lot of economics and political things going on and people were getting better things than others. Italy was split into three social classes; the clergy, the nobility, and the peasants and townspeople.

How were the lives of burghers and workers similar?

They both lived miserable lives and made up a significant portion of the Urban population.

How did these states rise to power, and what kind of power did they have?

Through prosperous trade, economics, and politics

What were the major territorial states?

city-states: Milan, Venice, and Florence. papal states:Rome, and the Kingdom of Naples

Describe the lives of the urban upper class in Renaissance society.

Had a lot of wealth from trade, industry, and banking, they dominated their communities.

What did Machiavelli think about the connection between politics and moral principals?

He believed that morality is unrelated to politics.