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What were The Crusades? How did it lead to an expansion in Trade?
What were The Crusades? How did it lead to an expansion in Trade?
The Crusades were a series of religious wars fought between Christians and Muslims primarily over control of the Holy Land. The wars led to an expansion in Trade because it fostered the exchange of goods and ideas between Europe and the East. They also encouraged people to travel further distances, expanding the markets.
What was the Silk Road? What was traded along this road?
What was the Silk Road? What was traded along this road?
The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes that connected the East and West. It facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures. Things like Silk, spices, textiles, porcelain, and precious stones were traded along this road.
What European Country was the center of the Renaissance? Why?
What European Country was the center of the Renaissance? Why?
Italy was the center of the Renaissance. This is due to several factors, including its geographic location, its rich cultural heritage, and the flourishing of trade and commerce after the Crusades.
Why was Venice such a crucial City-State?
Why was Venice such a crucial City-State?
What are the four features that contribute to the economic success of a City-State?
What are the four features that contribute to the economic success of a City-State?
What are potential outcomes of increased wealth in City-States?
What are potential outcomes of increased wealth in City-States?
What are some of the factors that lead to competition between City-States?
What are some of the factors that lead to competition between City-States?
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Crusades
Crusades
A series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims.
Silk Road expansion
Silk Road expansion
Crusades increased trade along the Silk Road.
Silk Road
Silk Road
An ancient network of trade routes.
Goods traded on Silk Road
Goods traded on Silk Road
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Italian Renaissance center
Italian Renaissance center
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Venice's importance
Venice's importance
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Genoa's importance
Genoa's importance
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Florence's importance
Florence's importance
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City-State economic features
City-State economic features
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Wealth outcomes of City-States
Wealth outcomes of City-States
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Study Notes
Expansion of Trade & Italian City-States
- Crusades: Historical religious wars; contributed to trade expansion.
- Silk Road: Ancient trade route; facilitated goods exchange.
- Italian City-States: Crucial centers of trade and culture during the Renaissance.
- Venice: Important trading hub, known for its location and maritime expertise.
- Genoa: Rival trading power to Venice, important port city.
- Florence: Economic and artistic center of the Renaissance; skilled in trade and banking.
- Renaissance: Period of significant artistic and intellectual growth in Europe.
- Economic Success of City-States: Factors contributing to success include location, trade, banking, and industry.
- Potential Outcomes of Wealth: Increased wealth can result in competition, political power struggles, and increased innovation.
- Competition Between City-States: Competition for trade routes, resources, and political influence drove rivalry between city-states.
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