Geography
What large landform would play a part in isolating city-states in parts of Italy?
Mountains would be a big part of elevation for city-states. They helped with the growth of the city and defences against invaders due to how they provided privacy for thy city-states.
True or false - City-states largely focused on trade.
True
What is an example of two city-states that had a rivalry?
Genoa and Venice were two city-states that had a rivalry.
True or False - City-states were less exposed to other countries then the rest of Europe.
False
True or false- City-states are independent cities that don't do any farming.
False.
What is a relief map?
It details the different landforms and elevations of land using colours. Landforms shown may include mountains, plains, and canyons.
____ and ____ in city-states would continue on the economy.
Bankers and merchants in city-states would continue on the economy.
True or False - Venice often would get involved in wars and conflicts.
True
True or false - smaller portions of land benefited city-state armies and defences.
True.
What do you call the outside portion of rural land around a independent city part of a city-state?
The hinterland.
What part of the Mediterranean was Italy close to (Ex. North, South, East, West)?
Italian city-states were close to the Eastern Mediterranean.
True or false - City-states didn't focus on the appearance of their land.
False. City-states would value the appearance of their land as it attracted travellers and developed the growth of trade as well as the economy.
How many people would work in trade and at ports in Venice?
Over 3000
More intercultural contact meant more ________ which also meant more diverse army weapons as well as the further development of peoples _______.
More intercultural contact meant more knowledge which also meant more diverse army weapons as well as the further development of peoples education.
True or False - Italian city-states didn't value the practice of usury and commerce.
False
How did the weather affect trading, farming and the economy of Italian city-states?
Italian city-states had a mild winter and climate. This meant that it didn't affect trade like it would in the North of the Alps. The weather conditions were actually very beneficial to farming and growing crops. It also led to a variety of crops being grown and lifestyles being lived because while Italy had a beneficial climate, it was also very diverse.
A stronger trading economy led to more _________ interactions and a faster, larger, better understanding of knowledge and foreign lands.
A stronger trading economy led to more intercultural interactions and a faster, larger, better understanding of knowledge and foreign lands.
Why did Genoa and Venice have a rivalry?
Many city-states wanted to expand their hinterland which led to many battles and wars. In one of these battles the Genoese fleet was destroyed in battle with Venice.
Why were people in city-states exposed to such diverse perspectives and values?
City-states focused on trade and wealth meaning that they would experience a variety of explorers and travellers venturing into their city. These people who came from different lands would share their unique worldviews making people think differently (depending on who they may have met) about how they personally view the world themselves.
Name the three main Italian city-states talked about in the presentation.
Venice, Florence and Genoa.
What fruit would grow best on highly elevated landscapes?
Wine grapes would grow best on highly elevated landscapes.
How did the depression after the Black Death affect the city-states economy?
It positively impacted the economy of city-states and helped the culture, art, and economy of them to continue to grow.
What family originally had control/power over Florence.
The Medici family.
How did intercultural contact affect the strength of armies in city-states? Please provide an explanation which makes a connection to either language or foreign lands.
Exposure to different languages may allow an advantage in city-states decoding another enemies language if not already known.
Knowing about more lands allows the people of city-states to be more aware of potential threats and allies they may benefit from.
Italian city-states led to the creation of a new class, the ____ class.
Italian city-states led to the creation of a new class, the merchant class.