The Renaissance Lesson 1

When and what happened in the Florence economy decline?

1400s, Increased competition from English and Flemish cloth makers drove down profits

What happened to the church when the Italian states grew wealthier?

As Italian states grew wealthier power of church began to decline

What happened to serfdom with the decline of manorialism?

Decreased

Who ruled Venice and what type of government was it?

Doge, a form of government in which the leader is not a king and certain citizens have the right to vote

Who condemned the Medici family, and what happened to him?

Dominican preacher Girolamo Savonarola. He weakened the Medici who lost power in the french invasion of Italy in 1494 and were exiled. He came to power but was hated by pope and people. Accused of heresy and sentenced to death

Explain the war in the kingdom of naples?

French in control, northern Italy turned to spain. Spain sent soldiers and battled french for 30 years. Turning point in May 5 1527, Charles I won rome. Italian wars continued for quarter century ending in 1559

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

He thought that the two should be seperate

Who was Nicollo Machiavelli and what were his beliefs?

Helped grandson of Lorenzo de Medici govern. Thought religion unrelated to politics, instead a prince's view were to be based upon human understanding.

Job of the father in a household?

Managed finances Decisions that determined children's future

What was Milan in relation to trade?

Milan was between one of the main trade routes from Italian coastal cites to the alpine passes

What were the major territorial states?

Milan, Venice, Florence, Papal States, and the Kingdom of Naples

What states were located in northern Italy?

Milan, venice, and Florence

Characteristics of a noble?

Must be well developed, grace, talent, warrior, classical education, and interest in arts

Who wrote the prince and what was it about?

Nicollo Machiavelli, about how to get and keep political power

Why did people marry?

Security, strengthening business and family ties

What were some of the church doctrines that were ignored?

Sinfulness of usury Charging fee on borrowers of money

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

They all prospered from trade. They had economic power, crucial roles in politics and culture

How did the growth of monarchial states in europe affect the italian states?

They had competition from surrounding states who eventually invaded them

What were the key characteristics of Italy during the renaissance?

Trade helped develop the Renaissance culture. Italy was one of the main benefiters of trade. When Italy failed to develop a centralized monarchial state, five states dominated peninsula. Italy has economic power leading to crucial roles in politics and culture. Society was broken down three social classes: the religious clergy, the nobility, and the peasants and serfs

Job of the mother in a household?

Worked in the house and raised the children

Describe the urban population

1-Patricians, traders and bankers 2-Burghers, middle class shopkeepers and artisans 3- Workers, low wages or unemployed

When did the last Visconti ruler die?

1447

Who attacked Italy and why?

French king Charles VIII attacked Italy because of riches

Who was Francesco Sforza, and what did he do?

He became the duke of Milan and generated huge revenues for the government using a tax system

Who wrote the book of courtier and when?

Written by Italian diplomat Baldassare Castiglione and published in 1528

Who attacked Milan?

Francesco Sforza

Who were the dukes of Milan and when?

In the 14th century Visconti family became dukes of Milan

What was Venice in relation to trade?

Served as a commercial link between asia a western Europe