Test questions on the Italian City-States

📚 Quick Study Guide

🌍 Rise of City-States: Emerged in the High Middle Ages due to the decline of central authority. ⚔️ Key City-States: Florence, Venice, Milan, Papal States, and Naples dominated the political landscape. 💰 Economic Power: Thrived on trade, banking, and textile industries. 🏛️ Renaissance Influence: Served as centers of art, culture, and intellectual innovation during the Renaissance. 🤝 Political Landscape: Characterized by intense rivalry and shifting alliances among the city-states. 📜 Treaty of Lodi (1454): A temporary peace agreement aimed at maintaining stability among the major powers. 👑 Foreign Invasions: Subject to invasions from France, Spain, and the Holy Roman Empire, leading to their eventual decline.

Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following was NOT a major Italian city-state?
   1. A. Florence
   2. B. Venice
   3. C. Rome
   4. D. Paris
2. What was a primary source of wealth for Italian city-states like Venice and Genoa?
   1. A. Agriculture
   2. B. Trade
   3. C. Mining
   4. D. Manufacturing of Automobiles
3. The Renaissance primarily began in which area?
   1. A. England
   2. B. France
   3. C. Italy
   4. D. Germany
4. What was the main goal of the Treaty of Lodi (1454)?
   1. A. To establish a unified Italian kingdom
   2. B. To promote free trade among city-states
   3. C. To maintain peace and prevent war among city-states
   4. D. To form a military alliance against the Ottoman Empire
5. Which powerful family dominated politics and culture in Florence during the Renaissance?
   1. A. The Borgias
   2. B. The Medicis
   3. C. The Sforzas
   4. D. The Habsburgs
6. What was a significant consequence of the constant warfare among Italian city-states?
   1. A. Increased economic prosperity for all
   2. B. Technological advancements in agriculture
   3. C. Vulnerability to foreign invasion
   4. D. Strengthening of democratic institutions
7. Which city-state was known for its powerful navy and maritime empire?
   1. A. Milan
   2. B. Venice
   3. C. Florence
   4. D. Naples