Asked by YEW CHOON LIANG KEVIN on Sep 27, 2024

In the medieval period,the city-state developed as a viable and effective political-unit in Italy due to

A) the expansion of trade and commerce between the East and the West.
B) the invasion of the Ottoman Empire.
C) the fall of Rome.
D) the end of the Crusades to the Holy Land.
E) the initial dispute between the Christian leaders of the Eastern and Western Roman Empires.

City-State

An independent, self-governing city that also possesses surrounding territories, forming an independent political entity.

Ottoman Empire

A former Turkish empire that was founded about 1300 by Osman and reached its peak during the 16th and 17th centuries, covering parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa.

  • Recognize the importance of city-states in shaping Italian political and economic scenarios during the Renaissance period.