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Renaissance in Milan

Where is Milan located?
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Where is Milan located?
Northern part of Italy
Milan was the major producer of what?
Armor
What does ducy mean?
Ruled by duckes
What was the usual struggle that Milan also had?
Wealthy families compete with one another
The nobles in Milan liked to do what with their wealth?
Flash it
What did the nobles in Milan build?
Palaces
Milan was originally part of where?
Lambardy
Who took control of Milan since there was no official leader?
Dukes
Why were the noblemen upset that the dukes took control?
They were demoted
What is the name for the Italian mercenaries?
Condotteiri
Who were the Condotteiri?The Italian mercenariesWho were the two major families during the Renaissance of Milan?Visconti and SforzaWhich family turned Milan into a dukedom?ViscontisWhat is the animal that represents the Visconti?ViperWho was the chief of the family of the Viscounts?MateoWho do the Viscounts serve?The bishop of MilanWho is Mateo's uncle?OttoOtto was the Archbishop of what?MilanMateo was named count of Milan by who?HREWho is Mateo's son?StephanoWho were Stephano's sons?Bernabo, Galeazzo, Mateo II, and GiovanniHow many sons did Stephano have?4When Stephano died, what happened?His sons started a war with each otherWhat made Stephano's sons negotiate with each other?One of them was killed during warWhich one of Stephano's sons was a bastard?BernaboWhat did Bernabo rule?MilanWas Bernabo a kind or cruel leader?CruelWho was the best torturer in Europe?QuaresimoHow long would Quaresimo torture someone?40 daysHow many hounds did Bernabo have?5,000Who did Bernabo have a war with?The PopeWhat was the result of Bernabo's war with the Pope?ExcommunicationWhere did Galeazzo rule?PaviaWhat did Galeazzo do to get the best of everything?Used tax payer moneyWho does Galeazzo's daughter Violante marry?Lionel of AntwerpWho is Lionel of Antwerp?The son of Edward IIIWhat is the dowry for Violante?200,000 Florins and 5 Italian townsWho does Galeazzo's son Gian Galeazzo marry?Isabelle of FranceAfter Galeazzo dies, who takes over?Gian GaleazzoWhat does Gian Galeazzo inherit?His father's land and the court in PaviaWho did Gian Galeazzo hate?His uncle BernaboGian Galeazzo was not trained as what?A fighterWhat was Gian Galeazzo trained as?A studentSince Gian Galeazzo was a student, what was he viewed as by the people?CowardlyIn order to get Milan, what does Gian Galeazzo say he will do?He says he will go on a pilgrimage to VareseOn his pilgrimage, Gian Galeazzo refuses to go through where?MilanWho mocks Gian Galeazzo?Bernabo and his two sonsHow does GG take Bernabo and his two sons prisoner?He outsmarts themUnder GG's rule, what happens to Milan?Grows prosperous and strongWhy was GG a good leader?He kept close track of the finances, he contributed to the arts, and hired skilled generalsWhat would the hired generals do?Conquer surrounding townsWho declared GG duke of Milan?HREWhat eventually happened to GG?He contracted the plagueWho does GG marry after Isabella dies?His cousin, Caterina ViscontiWho are GG's sons?Gian Maria and Filippo MariaWhat happens to the dukedom of Milan under Gian Maria?It shrinksWhat does Gian Maria do to the land he rules?He splits it with his brother FilippoWhat do the hired generals begin to do under Gian Maria's rule?They claim the towns they conquered their ownWhat word does Gian Maria outlaw?PeaceWho killed Gian Maria and where?Noblemen in a ChurchWhat happened to the land and title of Gian Maria after he was killed?It was passed to his brother FilippoWhat did Filippo Maria look like and act like?He was ugly, fat, and cowardlyWhat did Filippo Maria have that his father had?His cunning ambitionWhat was Filippo Maria's goal?Get back all the land taken by the generalsHow does Filippo Maria take back the land from the generals?Marries Beatrice Lascaris and hired his own generalsWhy was marrying Beatrice Lascaris a smart move on Filippo Maria's part?She was the widow of a generalWhat did Filippo Maria eventually accuse Beatrice of?AdulteryWhat did Filippo Maria do to his generals?Gave them high salaries, hired spies, and hired and fired them regularlyWho was the best mercenary in Italy?Francesco SforzaWho was Francesco Sforza's father?Muzio SforzaWho was the commander of the Condottieri?Muzio SforzaWho takes over after Muzio?Francesco SforzaWho does Francesco Sforza want to marry?Filippo's daughter, BiancaWhat does Filippo do to Francesco's request for Bianca's hand in marriage?He denies itWhere does Francesco Sforza leave for?FlorenceFillipo hears of Francesco's leave for Florence and does what?Gives Bianca to himWho are Francesco Sforza's sons?Galeazzo Maria and LodovicoAfter Filippo dies, what do the people do?CelebrateWho invade Lombardy?VenetiansWho saves Lombardy from the Venetians?SforzasWas Francesco a responsible leader?YesHow was Francesco Sforza a good leader?He lived simply, worked hard, and grew the artsWho did Francesco Sforza hire as a humanist educator that made Bianca unhappy?Francesco FilefoWhat happens to Galeazzo Maria?He gets stabbed to deathWho is placed in charge after Francesco Sforza and Galeazzo Maria die?Gian Galeazzo IIWho takes control of GG II?LodovicoWhat is Lodovico called?ll MorroWhat does "ll Morro" mean?The MoorWhy is Lodovico called the Moor?He looks IslamicLodovico is smart and ____________.RuthlessWhat does Lodovico do to his mother?Imprisons herWhat does Lodovico do to his dukal secretary?Beheads himLodovico becomes the official what?RegentWhat does Lodovico encourage?Trade, farming, and schoolsDoes Lodovico care for his nephew?YesWho does GG II marry?Isabella of AragonWho is Isabella of Aragon's grandfather?The King of NaplesIs Isabella older or younger than GG II?OlderWho does Lodovico marry?Beatrice d'EsteIs Beatrice d'Este older or younger?YoungerWhat is held in Beatrice d'Este's honor?A carnivalWhat is Beatrice d'Este's characteristic?CharmingWhat is the Castella Sforzeca?Beatrice d'Este's houseWhat was held at the Castella Sforzeca?Social gatherings and pageantsLodovico had a strong interest in what?The artsWho was the chief artist of Milan?LeonardoLeo does what in his letter to Lodovico?Brag about himselfWhat does Leo do to prove his skills?Crafts a silver fluteWhat was the major task of Leo?The Last SupperWhere is The Last Supper painted?The Dining Hall of the Dominican FriarsHow long did The Last Supper take to paint?3 yearsWas the bronze statue of F Sforza ever completed?NoHow much bronze was needed to complete the statue?70 tonsWhat was the bronze used for instead?CannonsWhat was the main problem with Lodovico and GG II?Who would ruleWho does Isabella want to be in charge?Her sonWho does Lodovico turn to to stop Isabella?The FrenchLodovico tells the French to go after what country?NaplesDo the French defeat Naples?YesWho do the French set their sights upon after they take Naples?MilanWhat does Lodovico do after GG II dies?Takes controlWho does Lodovico align with?Maximillian IWho does Lodovico give to Maximillian I for marriage?His cousin, Bianca SforzaWhat is another name for The Holy League?League of VeniceWho is apart of the Holy League?Lodovico, Pope Alex VI, Ferdinand of Sicily, Emp. Max I, and Republic of VeniceWho takes over after King Charles VIII dies?Louis XIIWhen the French retreat, what do they give up?NaplesWhat eventually happens to Beatrice?She dies in childbirthWhere do French invade under Louis?Italy(Milan)Who is Louis XII's grandmother?Valentina ViscontiWho deserts Lodovico?Italian alliesWhat does Lodovico do after he is abandoned by his Italian allies?Disguises himself and fleesWhere does Lodovico flee to?GermanyWho takes control of Milan after Lodovico?FranceWhat does Lodovico return with?An army of CondottieriWhat is the battle between Lodovico and France?Battle of NovaraDuring the Battle of Novara, what happened?The battle came to a complete haltWhy does the Battle of Novara come to a halt?Swiss armies on both sidesWhat happens to Lodovico at the Battle of Novara?Handed over to the FrenchWhere is Lodovico taken prisoner?Loches, FranceWho is Lodovico's son?MaximilianWas Maximilian a good leader?NoWhy was Maximilian not a good leader?Spent too much money on himself and raised the taxes of MilanHow does France rule Milan?IndirectlyWhat do the French do with Lodovico's 2nd son?Place him in chargeWho is Lodovico's 2nd son?Francesco Sforza IIWho dies as the Last Duke of Milan?Francesco Sforza II