Renaissance and Crusades Flashcard

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What are the effects of the Plague?

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Economic decline

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____________________ were military expeditions by Christians against Muslims to take the holy land for the Christians.

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Crusades

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Which of the following is an impact of the Crusades? Options: End of Feudalism in Europe, Decline in religious influence in Europe, Isolation of European countries, Increased trade between Europe and Middle East

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Increased trade between Europe and Middle East

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The term Renaissance means:

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Renewal or Revival

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The Renaissance started in Italy because:

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Italy had a rich cultural heritage and was the center of the Roman Empire.

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Define patron.

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A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause.

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The Medici family were known for their influence in which field?

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Art and Culture

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Italy has an ______________________, where rich merchant families run the Italian city-states.

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aristocracy

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As the Renaissance began, towns grew because of what two reasons? Options: Rise of feudalism, Decline in agricultural productivity, Increased trade and commerce, Decrease in population

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Increased trade and commerce

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What were the major changes in town life (especially in Italy) from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance?

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Increased trade and commerce