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| What KEY TERM means "...a member of the highest class of society in Italian city-states during the Renaissance..."? | patrician |
| What KEY TERM means "...a person who financially supports scholars or artists..."? | patron |
| What KEY TERM means "...money, land, servants, or any other valuable property given by a bride's family to her husband at marriage..."? | dowry |
| What were the advantages of living in a Renaissance city? | Italian Renaissance cities were interesting and lively places to live. Many cities were prosperous. They had paved streets and many beautiful buildings. |
| What were some disadvantages of living in a Renaissance city? | Living conditions were usually crowded, and the ruling families often feuded. This often led to outbreaks of violence. |
| Describe the people who made up the lower class. | This class consisted of farmers and town laborers such as porters, boatmen and peddlers, who had no connection with a guild. |
| Describe the people who made up the middle class. | This class consisted of shopkeepers and artisans. |
| Describe the people who made up the upper class. | This class consisted of merchants and business people such as bankers, doctors, and lawyers, who belonged to major guilds. |
| Why was the family so important in Renaissance life? | A closely knit family could keep their wealth and power for generations. At a time when competition for power and wealth was fierce, it was important to have the loyalty and support of family members. |
| How did each of the social classes contribute to the Renaissance in Italy? | Patricians donated money and time to improve their cities and also ran the guilds. The commercial class worked in the skilled trades. The lower class did much of the work of the city, providing food and unskilled labor. |
| How were Italian Renaissance cities different from medieval towns? | Italian Renaissance cities were larger and had wider streets than medieval cities. |
| Why did peasants and women benefit so little from the Renaissance? | Peasants and women had no say in government or in the guilds that regulated trade. Only upper-class men had the freedom to pursue their creative interests and realize their full potential. |
