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| In what way did the Crusades stimulate trade? | by introducing Europeans to new products |
| What part of Europe was the most densly populated and most influential region? | northern Italy |
| What does the word Renaissance mean? | rebirth |
| What was rediscovered during the Renaissance? | art and literature of the ancient Greeks and Romans |
| On what did the Humanists place emphasis? | the individual |
| What made the Renaissance possible? | growth of cities and wealthy individuals |
| Who were the patrons? | wealthy supporters of the arts |
| How were the Italian city-states ruled? | as republics |
| Who were the civic leaders of the city-states? | wealthy merchants |
| What served as trading centers for the distribution of goods to northern Europe? | the Italian city-states |
| Who wrote The Prince? | Niccolo Machiavelli |
| Who did Machiavelli believe should rule the city-states? | absolute rulers |
| According to Machiavelli, what should rulers do to gain and keep power? | whatever was necessary, even evil deeds |
