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During the Renaissance period, which city in Italy was known for its flourishing art and culture?
During the Renaissance period, which city in Italy was known for its flourishing art and culture?
- Rome
- Naples
- Florence (correct)
- Venice
Which economic theory is associated with Adam Smith and emphasizes the importance of free markets and limited government intervention?
Which economic theory is associated with Adam Smith and emphasizes the importance of free markets and limited government intervention?
- Socialism
- Communism
- Capitalism (correct)
- Mercantilism
Which event in the 14th century had a significant impact on Europe, leading to a drastic reduction in population?
Which event in the 14th century had a significant impact on Europe, leading to a drastic reduction in population?
- Agricultural Revolution
- Italian Renaissance
- Black Death (correct)
- Fall of Constantinople
Which term refers to the practice of individuals investing money in businesses or projects in order to make a profit?
Which term refers to the practice of individuals investing money in businesses or projects in order to make a profit?
Which philosopher is associated with the concept of humanism and is considered a key figure in the Renaissance?
Which philosopher is associated with the concept of humanism and is considered a key figure in the Renaissance?
In which field did Renaissance thinkers like Galileo Galilei and Nicolaus Copernicus make significant advancements?
In which field did Renaissance thinkers like Galileo Galilei and Nicolaus Copernicus make significant advancements?
What was one of the ways serfs earned their freedom from nobilities during the Medieval Byzantine period?
What was one of the ways serfs earned their freedom from nobilities during the Medieval Byzantine period?
How did the rise of towns impact the economy during the Medieval Byzantine period?
How did the rise of towns impact the economy during the Medieval Byzantine period?
What were the two methods mentioned for land development during the Medieval Byzantine period?
What were the two methods mentioned for land development during the Medieval Byzantine period?
How did the plow horse contribute to faster land development during the Medieval Byzantine period?
How did the plow horse contribute to faster land development during the Medieval Byzantine period?
What did serfs give to the nobles as payment for their services during the Medieval Byzantine period?
What did serfs give to the nobles as payment for their services during the Medieval Byzantine period?
What was one way serfs could earn their freedom from their nobilities according to the text?
What was one way serfs could earn their freedom from their nobilities according to the text?
What was the significance of the Black Death in relation to societies and trade?
What was the significance of the Black Death in relation to societies and trade?
What was the main purpose of establishing leagues and guilds in the Renaissance period?
What was the main purpose of establishing leagues and guilds in the Renaissance period?
Which economic theory proposed reducing monopolies and restrictions for economic growth?
Which economic theory proposed reducing monopolies and restrictions for economic growth?
What belief in philosophy during the Renaissance period urged humans to live their lives to the fullest?
What belief in philosophy during the Renaissance period urged humans to live their lives to the fullest?
Which region saw a gradual rise in seafaring explorations during the Renaissance period?
Which region saw a gradual rise in seafaring explorations during the Renaissance period?
What was one main reason for the decline of leagues and guilds in northern Europe?
What was one main reason for the decline of leagues and guilds in northern Europe?
Which philosopher noted that mercantilism was stifling the economy during the Renaissance period?
Which philosopher noted that mercantilism was stifling the economy during the Renaissance period?
What belief in philosophy during the Renaissance period emphasized challenging accepted authorities and values?
What belief in philosophy during the Renaissance period emphasized challenging accepted authorities and values?
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