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Where was Rome located in central Italy?
Where was Rome located in central Italy?
Central Italy
Who was the King of Naples?
Who was the King of Naples?
Charles VIII
What year did troops arrive in the city of Rome?
What year did troops arrive in the city of Rome?
1527
The Roman Empire included the Kingdom of Spain and ruled all of Italy.
The Roman Empire included the Kingdom of Spain and ruled all of Italy.
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When did the Italian Wars end?
When did the Italian Wars end?
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Study Notes
Renaissance Italy's Dominant Centers
- Two dominant centers: Papal States and Kingdom of Naples
- Papal States: Centered in Rome, under Catholic Church control
- Kingdom of Naples: Southern Italy, ruled by a monarch
- Other states struggled as external powers sought dominance
French and Spanish Interference
- French king, Charles VIII, invaded Italy in 1494 with 30,000 troops, occupying Naples
- Italian states sought help from Spain to counter France
- 30 years of conflict between French and Spanish soldiers, vying for control of Italy
Sack of Rome (1527)
- May 5, 1527: Spanish troops under Charles I (Holy Roman Emperor) arrived in Rome
- Mercenaries from various nations, unpaid for months, pillaged Rome
- Led to a "frenzy of bloodshed and looting", devastating the city
- Spanish became dominant force in Italy following the sack
Italian Wars (1527-1559)
- The conflicts in Italy continued for another 32 years
- Ended in 1559
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Description
Explore the key events that shaped Renaissance Italy, focusing on the Papal States and the Kingdom of Naples. This quiz covers the French and Spanish interference in the region, including the significant Sack of Rome and the prolonged Italian Wars. Test your knowledge of the power struggles and historical context of this transformative period.
