Quiz on Cosimo de’ Medici

What was Cosimo de’ Medici known for besides being a businessman?

• Painting

• Collecting rare books and manuscripts

• Sculpting

• Architecture

What did Cosimo de’ Medici build to house his collection?

• Museums

• Libraries

• Galleries

• Theaters

How was Florence supposed to be governed according to the idea of democracy?

• By a king

• By elected councilmen

• By a single ruler

• By a group of artists

Which guilds were mentioned in the text?

• Wool merchants’ guild, silk weavers’ guild, doctors’ and pharmacists’ guild

• Farmers’ guild, artists’ guild, musicians’ guild

• Bakers’ guild, carpenters’ guild, fishermen’s guild

• Teachers’ guild, writers’ guild, dancers’ guild

What was the purpose of the guilds in Florence?

• To organize festivals

• To elect councilmen

• To build monuments

• To teach art

What title was given to Cosimo de' Medici by the people of Florence?

• The Great Leader

• Father of Our Country

• The Wise Ruler

• Protector of Florence

What disease did Piero suffer from?

• Arthritis

• Gout

• Asthma

• Diabetes

Why did Lorenzo hesitate to take charge of Florence?

• He was too young

• He enjoyed the good life

• He was afraid of responsibility

• He was traveling

What did Lorenzo love, like his father and grandfather?

• Modern technology

• Classical literature and art

• Sports and games

• Cooking and gardening

Who was the monk that came to Florence and caused trouble for Lorenzo?

• Savonarola

• Francis of Assisi

• Thomas Aquinas

• Benedict