Trading Centers in the Renaissance

Question 1

How did renewed use of the Silk Road influence Italian cities?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It strengthened the economy.

Question 2

What was the Silk Road?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a series of routes where silk was traded

Question 3

What was Marco Polo’s role in China?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He was appointed to the Imperial Court.

Question 4

How did the Italian economy affect the development of art during the Renaissance period?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

People had more money to spend on works of art.

Question 5

Review the map.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Major trading cities grew along and near waterways.

Question 6

Which city did the Medici rule?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Florence

Question 7

Which statement describes Marco Polo?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He was a merchant from Venice.

Question 8

What work did members of the Medici family do first?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They worked as wool merchants.

Question 9

What was the main business of the Medici family?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

banking

Question 10

What helped to restore trade on the Silk Road before the Renaissance?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The Mongolian Empire made travel safe.

Trading Centers in the Renaissance Answers