Economic Pragmatism Between Religions Flashcards
1
Q
Why did some christian rulers value Jewish communities?
A
Jewish communities were considered good sources of trade and as lenders of money
2
Q
Between what period did Pope Paul III encourage Turkish merchants to trade on the east coast of Italy?
What was this important?
A
1534 - 1551
Increased mercantile relations between Christians and Muslims
3
Q
Following the lead of Pope Paul III the rulers of Tuscany prohibited laws of heresy showing a growing pragmatism allowing Jews and Christians to co exist peacefully.
When was this period of tolerance?
A
1549 - 1550
4
Q
How did the 30 years war heighten relations?
A
Jewish merchants and Jewish lenders are deemed useful in supplying Habsburg armies
