During the 12th century, what did the papacy and monarchs bring to Europe?What examples does the author give?What became an important part of the European landscape?Name 5 Italian cities that became centers of trade. What new governing class arose in the 12th century?Which territories did the German emperors encourage people to migrate into?

• major trading and cultural center in northern Italy• played an important role in the expansion of banking in Europe• considered to be the birthplace of the RenaissanceWhich city is described above? A. Florence B. Vienna C. Naples D. Constantinople

The Renaissance brought about a change in the way political leadership was regarded in Europe. The changes in ideas and attitudes toward political leadership began in the city-states of Northern Italy and were the result of which of the following?A) Decreasing role of religion in daily life.B) Economic growth and increased personal wealth.C) Widespread abuse of power by the European monarchs.D) Changes in political boundaries, due to war and conflict, between the nations of Renaissance Europe.

• major trading and cultural center in northern Italy• played an important role in the expansion of banking in Europe• considered to be the birthplace of the RenaissanceWhich city is described above? A. Naples B. Constantinople C. Florence

How did Italian City states like Florence and Venice become rich and powerful?  *1 pointThrough warThrough religionThrough tradeNone of the Above

This is the period during the 14th Century when the loyalties of European Christians were divided among rival claimants to the papacy.  The Hundred year’s war   The Great Schism   The Trecento   The Decameron