Unit 1 & 2: Renaissance & Reformation Ch:10-11 Flashcards
1
Q
Why was Italy at an advantage during the Renaissance?
A
-Its geography made it easy for Italy to trade East & West contributing to their economy which funded the Renaissance
2
Q
How did Italian city states flourish?
A
They became independent states and assimilated lands near it
3
Q
Cause of the Ciompi Revolt?
A
Unbearable life conditions of the poor
4
Q
How did Cosimo de’ Medici restore political power?
A
Manipulated the constitution and influenced elections to keep the councilors loyal to him
5
Q
How did Lorenzo the Magnificent prevent social power?
A
- He was able to create an alliance with the city states
- hired strongmen T to keep law & order and ruled almost autoritarian
