Renaissance Contributions and Key Figures

The video explores the Renaissance period from 1300 to 1600, highlighting the social and economic transformations in Europe. Florence emerges as a significant city-state, known for its independence and economic prowess, transitioning from wool to banking. The Medici family plays a crucial role in shaping Florence's political and cultural landscape, sponsoring art and intellectual pursuits. Florence becomes a hub for art, architecture, and intellectual thought, with contributions from figures like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Brunelleschi.

What was a key factor that led to the social changes during the Renaissance?

• The invention of the printing press

• New wealth from international trade

• The decline of the Roman Empire

• The discovery of America

What was the political status of Florence after overthrowing the Tuscan rulers?

• A republic

• A dictatorship

• A monarchy

• A colony

Which industry did Florence initially dominate before transitioning to banking?

• Textiles

• Iron

• Wool

• Silk

Who was the head of the Medici family that began controlling Florentine politics?

• Piero de Medici

• Lorenzo de Medici

• Cosimo de Medici

• Giovanni de Medici

What was the Florin?

• A political title

• A type of art style

• A gold coin used as currency

• A famous building in Florence

Which famous artist was NOT sponsored by the Medici family?

• Sandro Botticelli

• Vincent van Gogh

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

What was Lorenzo de Medici's nickname?

• The Great

• The Conqueror

• The Magnificent

• The Wise

Which architectural innovation is attributed to Filippo Brunelleschi?

• The Corinthian column

• The modern dome

• The Gothic arch

• The flying buttress

Who was a notable political theorist from Florence during the Renaissance?

• Niccolò Machiavelli

• Dante Alighieri

• Galileo Galilei

• Petrarch

What was one of Florence's contributions to the Renaissance in terms of literature?

• The Canterbury Tales

• The Iliad

• The Prince

• The Divine Comedy