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What helped in the revival of Italian culture?
What helped in the revival of Italian culture?
- Weakening of trade routes with western European countries
- Isolation of Italian towns from global trade
- Rise of a unified government in Italy
- Expansion of trade between the Byzantine Empire and the Islamic countries (correct)
During the period of revival, how did Italian towns view themselves?
During the period of revival, how did Italian towns view themselves?
- As part of a powerful empire
- As extensions of the Byzantine Empire
- As independent entities (correct)
- As vassals of the Latin Church
What was the status of the Pope in Rome during the period of revival?
What was the status of the Pope in Rome during the period of revival?
- A powerful political figure with unified control
- A figurehead with no real authority
- Subordinate to the Byzantine Empire
- Sovereign in his own state but not a strong political figure (correct)
What contributed to the revival of the ports on the Italian coast?
What contributed to the revival of the ports on the Italian coast?
What differentiated the development of Italy from that of western and eastern Europe during the revival period?
What differentiated the development of Italy from that of western and eastern Europe during the revival period?