7.41 Florence & the Medici Family

What was the key to Florence's success?

• Religious influence

• Organization of guilds

• Access to a port on the Mediterranean

• Strong military power

Which of the following was not a member of the guilds in Florence?

• Masons

• Bankers

• Sculptors

• Farmers

Where was the home of the guilds and the center of the city's culture?

• Palazzo Pitti

• Palazzo Vecchio

• Uffizi Gallery

• Ponte Vecchio

What was the name of the gold coins used in trade throughout Europe?

• Florin

• Pound

• Guilder

• Ducat

Which family became very wealthy and wielded great power in Florence and Europe?

• Medici

• Visconti

• Sforza

• Borgia

According to UNESCO, what percentage of the world's art treasures are in Florence?

• 10%

• 50%

• 25%

• 33%

Which family ruled Florence from 1434 to 1737?

• Borgia

• Visconti

• Sforza

• Medici

Where did the Medici family originally come from?

• North of Florence

• Milan

• Venice

• Rome

What was the primary source of wealth for the Medici family?

• Mining

• Banking

• Textiles

• Agriculture

In which century did the Medicis become wealthy banking leaders of Florence?

• 14th century

• 15th century

• 13th century

• 12th century