Ch. 5 The Bankers Who Loved Art

What was the main business of the Medici family?

• Trading goods

• Mining

• Banking

• Farming

What captured Cosimo de' Medici's interest as a child?

• Greek mythology

• Medieval castles

• Ancient Egyptian artifacts

• Ruins of the Roman Empire

What did Cosimo de' Medici collect as an adult?

• Coins and stamps

• Antique furniture

• Rare books and manuscripts

• Vintage cars

What did Cosimo de' Medici build in addition to collecting rare books?

• Museums

• Art galleries

• Libraries

• Theaters

What idea from the ancient Greeks appealed to Cosimo de' Medici?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Anarchy

Who indirectly ruled Florence for 30 years?

• The pope

• Savonarola

• Piero de' Medici

• Cosimo de' Medici

What was Piero de' Medici (son of Lorenzo) called due to his poor judgment?

• Piero the Brave

• Piero the Wise

• Piero the Unfortunate

• Piero the Magnificent

Who took charge of Florence after Piero the Unfortunate?

• Lorenzo the Magnificent

• Pope Alexander VI

• Michelangelo

• Savonarola

What did Savonarola urge the people of Florence to throw into a bonfire?

• Musical instruments and CD players

• Food, drinks, and sacrificial animals

• Ornamental plants, brocades, and tapestries

• Jewelry, clothing, books, and paintings

What did Pope Nicholas V believe would happen when people saw the art created with the Church's support?

• They would appreciate the power of the Church

• They would criticize the Church

• They would ignore the Church

• They would protest against the Church