Question 1
What significant event marked the beginning of Venice's status as an independent city during the early history?
Question 2
What was the name of the peace treaty that ended the wars between Venice and Genoa in 1381?
Question 3
What significant artistic and intellectual movement was Venice a driving force behind?
Question 4
What construction effort, started in 1103, helped Venice maintain its naval power?
Question 5
In what year did the French Revolutionary Wars lead to the fall of Venice?
Question 6
Which major event in 1453 significantly shifted the balance of power in the Mediterranean, affecting Venice?
Question 7
During which century did Venice become a significant printing capital of the world?
Question 8
What was Venice's distinctive warship called?
Question 9
Venice joined which war in 1683 that saw initial success but ended with the loss of territories?
Question 10
Which governing body in Venice was largely symbolic but still influential?
Question 11
Which city posed a consistent external threat to Venice, especially after capturing Constantinople?
Question 12
What vital trade commodity was described as the 'foundation of the state' for Venice?
Question 13
Which geographical feature primarily contributed to Venice's suitability for maritime trading?
Question 14
Which Venice leader persuaded the crusaders to attack Constantinople in 1202?
Question 15
After which war in the late 17th century did Venice initially gain but eventually lose Greek territories?