Renaissance in Florence

Why is Florence considered the cradle of the Renaissance?

• It was the birthplace of many great Renaissance thinkers and a leading cultural center.

• It was the only city with a river in Italy.

• It was the first city to use currency in Europe.

• It was under the control of the Roman Empire during the Renaissance.

Which family was in control of Florence and became patrons of the arts during the Renaissance?

• The Romanov family.

• The Tudor family.

• The Medici family.

• The Borgia family.

How did the Medici family contribute to the growth of humanism?

• By building the largest army in Italy.

• By sponsoring the construction of roads.

• By paying artists to create works of art and inviting great thinkers to Florence.

• By establishing the first university in Florence.

What was the impact of Florence becoming the banking center of Italy?

• It led to the decline of the Renaissance.

• It caused a decrease in the city's population.

• It increased the city's wealth and contributed to its cultural development.

• It resulted in Florence losing its status as a trade mecca.

What were the Renaissance architects and engineers influenced by?

• Modernist movements

• Classical ideas

• Gothic styles

• Baroque art

What is the Palazzo Vecchio known for?

• Being a famous cathedral

• Being a private residence

• Being the government building during the Renaissance

• Being the largest library of the era

Who was commissioned to create the dome of Santa Maria del Fiore, also known as the Duomo?

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Filippo Brunelleschi

• Donatello

When was the eight-sided dome of the cathedral completed?

• 1436

• 1520

• 1302

• 1601

How is the dome of Santa Maria del Fiore viewed in terms of engineering?

• As an average accomplishment

• As a failed project

• As one of the greatest engineering feats of the era

• As a minor improvement over previous domes

What was the base of the dome lacking according to the text?

• Aesthetic design

• Support system

• Decorative elements

• Windows