Question

List four ways that rulers could control Italian city-states during the Renaissance.

Answer 1

The following are the four ways used by rulers to control Italian city-states:

i) Using force

ii) Improving city services

iii) Using diplomacy

iv) Being like Machiavelli and doing anything necessary.

Explanation:

Europeans consider the Renaissance as a transition of civilization from the Middle Age to Modernity. The Renaissance covers the period of 15th and 16th centuries.

Renaissance led the way to development in human nature, civilization and kindness. Widespread of education reform is evident clearly.

During Renaissance, rulers followed many ways to control the states of Italy. Diplomacy and city services were improved to improve the life standard of people in Italy.