Questions and Answers
What was the rule of Ladislaus in the Kingdom of Naples?
Rule over Rome
What characterized Sicily during the Renaissance?
Kingdom of semi-autonomous nobles
What governs the Papal States?
The pope
What is the capital of Italy?
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Where was one of the centers of the Renaissance after the Black Death?
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What is known as the heart of the Renaissance?
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What role did Milan play in Renaissance Italy?
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What does Savoy refer to in Renaissance Italy?
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What was notable about the Republic of Venice during the Renaissance?
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What is Sardinia?
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What is Corsica known for?
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What was the Holy Roman Empire?
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What was the Ottoman Empire?
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What emerged as a major center of Mediterranean trade by 1000 C.E.?
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Study Notes
Kingdom of Naples
- Governed by Ladislaus, who exerted influence over Rome.
- Johanna II's rule saw increased factionalism and corruption.
Sicily
- A kingdom ruled by semi-autonomous nobles.
- Characterized by rural, impoverished, and rugged terrain.
- Under control of the Aragonese.
Papal States
- A central Italian region under governance of the Pope.
Rome
- Recognized as the capital of Italy.
Siena
- Became a significant hub of the Renaissance following the Black Death.
Florence
- Considered the heart of the Renaissance.
Milan
- A vital trading center located in the Po Valley.
- Known for manufacturing weapons and silk during the Renaissance period.
Savoy
- Emerging northern Italian state recognized for rising power in the region.
Republic of Venice
- A state noted for its exceptional social and political stability.
Sardinia
- A prominent island in the Mediterranean Sea, located west of Italy.
- Historically ruled by Carthage in the 200s B.C. before being taken by Rome.
- Encompassed a kingdom that included parts of mainland Italy.
Corsica
- Notable as the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Holy Roman Empire
- A decentralized empire mostly composed of Germanic and Northern Italian states.
- Played a role in the fragmentation of central Europe during the medieval and early modern periods.
Ottoman Empire
- A Muslim empire originating from Turkey, existing from the 1300s to 1922.
Venice
- By 1000 C.E., it became a significant center for Mediterranean trade.
- Governed by a merchant oligarchy, facilitating its economic prominence.
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Test your knowledge of key regions and states during Renaissance Italy. This quiz covers significant areas such as the Kingdom of Naples, Sicily, the Papal States, and Rome. Perfect for students of history looking to deepen their understanding of this fascinating period.
