Unit 9 Lesson 34.8 Florentine Commerce and Trade

What was one reason why Florence became a cultural center?

• Trade and commerce brought wealth to the city
• It had a large population
• It had a strong military
• It was located in a strategic location

What industry developed in Florence as a result of its wealth?

• Textiles
• Mining
• Banking
• Agriculture

What were the two market centers in Renaissance Florence?

• Mercato Nuovo and Mercato Centrale
• Mercato Vecchio and Mercato Nuovo
• Mercato Vecchio and Mercato Centrale
• Mercato Vecchio and Mercato Antico

What was sold at the Mercato Vecchio?

• Cloth and banking services
• Luxury goods like jewelry
• Everyday items like food
• Weapons and armor

What was the purpose of the Mercato Nuovo?

• To showcase Florence's cultural heritage
• To sell luxury goods
• To sell food and weapons
• To provide a space for banking and cloth industries

Why did city officials ban food and weapons at the Mercato Nuovo?

• To make it more chaotic
• To make it more orderly
• To make it more noisy
• To make it more crowded

What did people come to the Mercato Nuovo for?

• To buy food and weapons
• To attend cultural events
• To get loans and exchange money
• To buy luxury goods

What did Florence become as a result of its banking industry?

• A military power
• Europe's banking hub
• A religious center
• A cultural center

Who borrowed money from Florence's banks?

• Only popes
• Only kings
• Popes and kings
• Only wealthy merchants

How many banks were in Florence?

• 80
• 60
• 20
• 40