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How did silk turn into fine cloth?
refined, dyed, and woven into fine cloth
When were the first craft guilds made?
early 1300s
Why was the Medici family one of the richest families in Florence?
They had lots of ancestors/relatives
Who was the first to conceptualize the airplane, the submarine, the helicopter, the tank, and the horseless carriage? (car)
Leonardo DaVinci
What did Leonardo study?
Anatomy, Botany, and Geology
Where was wool brought from?
England
Where was Florence built?
early Etruscan settlement, on theArno River
What items was Italy able to trade for?
timber, metals, fish and wool from France and Germany
How many city-states did Florence rule over by the 14th century?
6
How much of Florence did the Black Death kill?
over half
What did the buffoon do?
Sang comical songs, and told funny stories
In the 14th century, Florence became what kind of government?
a republic
What was the Bubonic Plague also known as?
The Black Death
What is a signoria?
a city council
Where were the first guilds/unions built?
Florence
Originally, what were the two main exports from Italy?
Olive oil and wine
What was a borse?
a leather bag in which names of the council were chosen from
What were the rules about becoming a part of the council?
had to be at least 30, not in debt, not related to a man whose name had already been drawn, or have served recently
How often were council members chosen?
every 2 months
What are priori?
city council members
Who entertained council members?
A buffoon
Where was the Bubonic Plague brought from?
the East
How did the Bubonic Plague get to Genoa?
3 ships
What did the flag of Florence have on it?
a red lily on a white field
What does Usury mean?
Lending money with interest
What were new concepts of the Renaissance?
music, theatre, literature, math, law, science, and philosophy
When did guilds really take over the city government?
end of the 13th century
What does the word bank come from?
banco, the chair that the banker would sit in
How many people were in Florence by the 14th century?
100,000
What was the birthplace of the Italian renaissance?
Florence
What luxury items did Italy acquire from the East?
spices, silks and jewelry
What is the Humanist movement?
The idea that every individual was important, that people should think for themselves, ask questions, and live life to the fullest
Where did council members stay while on the council?
Plaza della Signoria
How many people were apart of the council at one time?
9, 6 from major guilds, 3 from minor guilds
Where was silk brought from?
The East
What was a Gonfaloniere?
one council man that took care of the Florence flag
What prompted the Italian farmers to turn to wine, olive oil, and cheese?
Low grain prices which was caused by the Bubonic Plague
Where did the council members come from?
guilds
Who created the first bank?
The Medici family
Originally, what businesses were the Medici family in?
textile and trade business
When was the Bubonic Plague brought to Genoa?
1348
How many guilds were there?
21
What does the word Renaissance mean?
rebirth
Who attended the council members?
servants
What were the Florentine families like the Pazzi willing to do in order to control the Signory?
They were willing to kill

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