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| What was the Italian Rns. considered to be? |
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| the beginning of modern European History |
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| Why did Rns. culture apply almost exclusively to upper classes? |
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1. they had the luxury of time to spend learning the classics
2. peasantry was largely illiterate
3. Rns. ideas had little impact on common people |
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| Why did the Rns. occur in Italy at this time? |
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1. Feudalism had less of a grip on Italy
2. presence of antiquity was stronger in Italy than elsewhere in Europe |
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| Why did Italy not unify politically? |
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| there was competition among the city states |
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| What did the Peace of Lodi do after it was signed? |
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| provided peace for 40 years |
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| Which city state was the center of the Rns. during the 14th-15th centuries? |
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| Which family dominated Florence? |
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| How did the Medici family make their money? |
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| Who was the unofficial ruler of Florence? |
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| What did Lorenzo de Medici (the "Magnificent") do to show off his wealth? |
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| he became a patron of the arts |
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| Who ruled the Duchy of Milan? |
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| Who served as both religious and political rulers in Rome and the Papal States? |
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| Which city state lasted the longest? |
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| Venice/the Venetian Republic |
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| Which city state was the greatest maritime power in Italy? |
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| Venice/the Venetian Republic |
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| Which was the only city state to have a "king"? |
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| Naples/the Kingdom of Two Sicilies |
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| What led to the decline of the Italian city states? |
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| Who wrote "the Prince", had cynical views of human nature, and said that fear is a better motivator than affection? |
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