Florence Quiz

What river is Florence located on?

• Tiber River

• Arno River

• Po River

• Adige River

What is Florence often called due to its significance during the Renaissance?

• The Heart of Italy

• The Jewel of the Renaissance

• The Cradle of the Renaissance

• The Renaissance Capital

Which famous cathedral in Florence has a towering dome?

• St. Peter's Basilica

• Santa Maria del Fiore

• St. Mark's Basilica

• Cathedral of Milan

What was the Palazzo Vecchio used for during the Renaissance?

• A marketplace

• A university

• The headquarters of the city government

• A theater

Who was one of Italy's most celebrated poets, whose house is located in Florence?

• Dante Alighieri

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Donatello

What was the name of the bridge that spanned the Arno River and was lined with shops of fine jewelers and goldsmiths?

• Ponte Vecchio

• Rialto Bridge

• Ponte Sant'Angelo

• Ponte Milvio

Which famous artist and thinker grew up in Florence?

• Raphael

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Titian

• Caravaggio

What was one of the factors that helped Florence become a wealthy city during the Renaissance?

• Its location on the Arno River

• Its large population

• Its military strength

• Its agricultural production

Which family dominated Renaissance Florence and acquired their wealth through banking?

• The Borgia family

• The Medici family

• The Sforza family

• The Este family

What did the Medici family spend lavish sums on?

• Military equipment

• Art

• Agriculture

• Trade goods