Venice developed as a trading center in the Islamic world since the early middle ages. Exotic goods were sent there from the Byzantine Empire, creating a market for valuable goods. The city established trading posts as far as the Black Sea and goods were brought back to sell to consumers.
Q. Why were Genoa and Venice important in the trade between Asia and the rest of Europe?
One role was as ports on the Med- iterranean Sea. Venice and Genoa were the main port cities. Merchant ships brought spices and other luxuries from Asia into the cities’ harbors. Merchants then shipped the goods all across Europe.
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Q. Why did Venice and Genoa become thriving trading centers?
Italian city-states like Venice and Genoa were located on the trade routes that linked the rest of western Europe with the East. Both these city-states became bustling trading centers. Trading ships brought goods to England, Scandinavia, and present-day Russia. The increase of trade led to a new kind of economy.
Q. What was the name of Florence’s richest family?
The Medici Bank, from when it was created in 1397 to its fall in 1494, was one of the most prosperous and respected institutions in Europe, and the Medici family was considered the wealthiest in Europe for a time. From this base, they acquired political power initially in Florence and later in wider Italy and Europe.
Q. Did the Medici fight the Pope?
An assassination attempt on the Medici brothers was made during mass at the Cathedral of Florence on April 26, 1478. The failure of the conspiracy led directly to a two-year war with the papacy that was almost disastrous for Florence.
Q. Why did Duke work for Pope Sixtus?
THE DUKE OF URIBINO Pope Sixtus invited the Duke to become his head guard. Everyone at the time knew that you can not refuse the Pope. The Duke was very loyal to Pope Sixtus, because he paid him well. The Duke of Uribino was a very noble man to all.
