EXPLORERS Flashcards
What did the rich Europeans need?
They needed spices, silk materials
How did the Europeans get the goods from the East
By travel routes over the land or seas
Why was travelling over land not a good idea?
Because the traveller had to pay taxes to the countries they travelled through.
What developments changed in the European Society?
There were new developments in: arts science travel religion literature New ship building techniques and navigation instruments were obtained from the Chines and Arabian seafarers.
Name the wealthy and powerful cities in Italy?
Venice
Florence
Rome
Milan
What was developed in Italy?
A banking system
Where and who had banking branches?
Wealthy families had banking branches in other countries like: France Belgium Spain England North America harbours
Where was the centre of the International Banking System?
Florence, Italy
How did the Renaissance of the 15 & 16 century begin?
Wealthy families paid artist and scientist their salaries. This interest they took in the art, science, religion, travel and literature became known as the renaissance.
What does Renaissance mean?
Revival
