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| An autocratic ruler of Venice |
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| Historically, what was the most common symbol used by Venice to represent itself? Why? |
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| 3. Who is Venice's patron saint? What original patron saint did he replace? In what year? |
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| Saint Mark - replaced Theodore, a long process landmarked by the arrival of St. Mark’s body in Venice in 828 from Alexandria. |
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| 4. Why did the Venetians begin to set up dwellings on the water? |
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| To escape hostile invaders on land |
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| How old was the Venetian Republic when it was overthrown? Who conquered it? In what year? |
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| The Venetian Republic was overthrown in 1797 by the Austrians and the French. The Republic was 595 years old. |
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| What Italian word is often used to refer to the Venetian Republic, and why? |
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| La Serenissima, in reference to its title as one of the “Most Serene Republics,” emphasizing the sovereignty of the republic |
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| Name four features characterizing a Venetian palace. |
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Faced out on the canals rather than back toward the interior
Neo-Gothic architecture
Marble-clad |
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| How many ''piazze'' are there in Venice? |
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| 1 - There was only one official "square" in Venice, the rest were called "campi" |
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| What is the Venetian term for what would be called a ''piazza'' elsewhere in Italy? Where did this term originate? |
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| What was the original purpose for the belltower in Saint Mark's Square? What is the Italian word for "belltower"? |
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| The Campanile di San Marco was originally built as a watchtower for the dock |
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| Name two early Venetian lagoon settlements. |
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| In what year was Venice founded? |
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| How was corruption prevented in the Venetian government? |
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| The Council of Ten worked as a checks and balance for the Doge and were voted into office. |
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| Name three famous Venetians of old. |
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| Marco Polo, San Marco, Tiziano Vecelli, Aquileia |
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| Describe the layout of a typical island making up the city of Venice. |
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| Central square (field), well in middle, church adjoining, and houses around perimeter |
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| Name three major festivals celebrated in Venice each year, and explain their significance. |
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La Biennale
La Carnevale
Sagra del mosto di Sant’Erasmo
Venice film festival: Began in 1932 as part of the biennial
historical Regatta: Historically used to honor foreign dignitaries
Redentore: fireworks and illuminated boats
Festa della Madonna della salute: honor end of black plague of 1630 |
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| What region of Italy is Venice located in? What is it known for? What regions neighbor it? |
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Veneto: bordered on the east by Friuli Venezia Giulia, to the south my Emilia-Romagna, to the west by Lombardy, and to the north by Trentino-Alto Adige/Sudtirol, and also the country Austria at its northernmost corner.
One of the largest and richest maritime republics and trade empires in the world. well developed indistrialized regions of italy |
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| Name three issues facing Venice today. What problems to they pose for the city? |
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Aqua Alta causes flooding in the canal
Corrosion causes fragility in the infrastructure
Tourism causes mobility issues |
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| What nation occupied Venice in the 19th century? What effects did they have on the city? |
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| Austria, instituted public works programs |
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| When was the campanile in Saint Mark's Square built? Why is its age surprising? |
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| 1902 it was rebuilt after the original collapsed |
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Name three major literary works (pre-1950) that are set in or otherwise heavily involve
Venice. |
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| Othello (Shakespeare, ~1603), The Merchant of Venice (Shakespeare, ~1596), Death in Venice (Thomas Mann, 1912) |
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| How many bridges are there over the Grand Canal? In what order were they constructed? |
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| 4 (Rialto, Ponte dell’Accademia, Ponte degli Scalzi, Ponte della Constituzione) |
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| What is the name of the bridge connecting Venice to the mainland? What is the significance of its name? |
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| The bridge is the Ponte della Liberta, renamed at the end of World War II to honor the end of the Fascist dictatorship and the Nazi occupation. |
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| What happened in Venice on November 4, 1966? What happened as a result? |
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| Venice was flooded, the highest in Venice ever recorded. It made people aware that Venice is sinking and that Venice needs protection, so the MOSE project was developed and Venice in Peril was formed. |
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| Modulo Sperimentale elettromeccanico: project intended to protect Venice from floods by using mobile gates to isolate lagoon from the sea |
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| Name three things Venice was known for in the 1500s. |
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1) splendid republic
2) self-regulation
3) sovereignty |
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| In what shape is the Grand Canal? |
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| What are Venetian buildings built on? |
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| What empire provided a significant amount of influence on early Venetian government, art, and architecture? |
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| Did Venice ever co-exist with the United States as a political entity? |
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| From where was Venice`s patron saint`s body taken? |
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| What punishment was used for the first doges? |
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| mutilation, gouge out the eyes |
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| What is the name of the bell that rings from the belltower in Saint Mark`s Square at midnight? |
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| In its heyday, what was the Venetian Arsenale best known for? |
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| What took place annually at the Festa della Sensa? |
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| The ruler of Venice married the sea |
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| Name the six Venetian sestieri. |
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| Cannaregio, San Polo, Dorsoduro, Santa Croce, San Marco, Castello |
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| What did Venice do during the fourth crusade? |
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| What was the Venetian gold coin known as? |
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| sequin (Italian: zecchino) |
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| Historically, what role did the gondola play in Venice? |
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| Transportation for the aristocrats |
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| In Venice, what is meant by a "squero"? |
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| Shipyard, see 'The Arsenal' |
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| What type of building primarily lines the Grand Canal in Venice? |
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| What is/was the Venetian way of referring to a private family's palace? |
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| Which of the following words is not of Venetian origin? |
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| arsenal, ciao, ghetto, gondola, lido, quarantine, regatta - the word arsenal is arabic in origin |
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| The Festa della Madonna della Salute takes place in late November in Venice. Why? |
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| to commemorate the end of the black plague of 1630-1631 |
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| What was the city of Venice's peak population? |
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| For how many years did the Venetian Republic co-exist with the United States of America? |
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| What is Venice's population today? |
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| Who was responsible for the fall of the Venetian Republic? |
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| Doge Ludovico Manin surrendered unconditionally on May 12 to Napoleon |
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| What effect do boats have on Venetian canals? |
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| Their wakes erode the sides of the canals |
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| Where is Venice located geographically? |
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| Where is Venice located geographically? |
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| Where may Venetians be buried when they die? |
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| What is the island of Murano known for? |
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| What is the Venetian name for the salt marshes in the lagoon? |
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| Roughly how old is Venice's lagoon? |
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| Did the lagoon that exists today form naturally or with man's intervention? |
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| Originally created by floods from the Ice Age, the present lagoon is the result of human intervention. |
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| When did the Venetian lagoon first begin to be occupied? |
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| 5th century, by Romanised people fleeing from invaders (notably Huns) |
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| How many inlets to the Venetian lagoon are there from the Adriatic Sea? What are their names? |
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| 3: Lido, Malamocco, Chioggia |
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| What effect on the lagoon did the port of Marghera have in the 1950s? |
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| Development of Marghera industrial area - the port was moved nearby. Large areas of marshland were drained for the industrial zones, airport and agriculture. The outer reaches of the lagoon were closed off to protect fish-farms, and new islands were created. Much deeper navigation channels were dug to bring far larger ships - giant oil tankers and container ships - into the new port and industrial zone. |
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| Literally meaning “high water,” acqua alta is the name for the flooding that occurs in Venice in the spring |
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| On what are Venetian houses and buildings constructed? |
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| Venetian houses and building are constructed on wooden piles which sit beneath the surface of the water. These piles penetrate the layers of sand and mud until they reach the clay. The centuries of submersion in oxygen-poor water has caused much of the wood to petrify to a stone-like structure. |
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| What is the significance of Istrian marble to Venice? |
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| Istrian marble is the most prevalent stone in Venetian architecture; accounting for 90% of the stone used. It is also one of the most durable materials used in Venice. |
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| Why are boat wakes problematic for Venice? What Italian phrase is used to refer to boat wakes? |
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| “Moto ondoso” refers to the boat wakes, which are problematic because they erode and damage the foundations of canal-facing buildings and canal walls. |
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