The Bankers Who Loved Art - Amplify U2L7

What was a key aspect of Cosimo de' Medici's banking business?

• Focusing solely on local trade.

• Charging fees for currency exchange and providing loans.

• Investing primarily in agricultural ventures.

• Operating only within Florence's borders.

What did Cosimo de' Medici do as an adult, influenced by his childhood interest in Roman ruins?

• He became a renowned architect, rebuilding Roman structures.

• He collected rare books and manuscripts, hired scribes to copy and translate them, and built libraries.

• He led archaeological expeditions to uncover ancient Roman artifacts.

• He established a new political system based on Roman governance.

How did Cosimo de' Medici govern Florence, despite his interest in Greek democratic ideas?

• He established a direct democracy where all citizens voted on laws.

• He allowed guild members to freely elect councilmen without his influence.

• He indirectly controlled the city by influencing the election of councilmen.

• He ruled as an absolute monarch, abolishing all forms of citizen participation.

How did Lorenzo de' Medici's character and interests differ from his father, Piero?

• Lorenzo was sickly and focused on banking, while Piero was lively and artistic.

• Lorenzo was lively, popular, and enjoyed sports, poetry, and philosophy, unlike his sickly father.

• Lorenzo was a shrewd businessman, while Piero was a patron of the arts.

• Lorenzo was known for his military prowess, while Piero was a peacemaker.

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What was a notable action taken by Savonarola during his rule in Florence?

• He encouraged people to wear more elaborate clothing.

• He sent men to patrol streets and beat anyone whose clothing was too fancy.

• He promoted the sale of valuable items from the Medici family home.

• He ordered the construction of new bridges and waterways.

Which city replaced Florence as the cultural center of the Renaissance?

• Venice

• Constantinople

• Rome

• China

What is unique about Vatican City today?

• It is the largest independent country in the world.

• It is a separate country, formerly part of Rome.

• It is primarily a museum for Renaissance art.

• It is the official home of the Italian government.

What was a key characteristic of Venice during the Renaissance?

• It was a landlocked city known for its vast farmlands.

• It was a trading center built on over a hundred small islands connected by canals.

• Its merchants primarily traded with Western European countries.

• It was known for its large, flat-bottomed ships used for warfare.