1.1 Flashcards
What was the primary role of Italian trading ports during the Renaissance?
They facilitated trade between Europe and the East, boosting commerce and cultural exchange.
Name one major trading port in Renaissance Italy.
Venice
True or False: Florence was a major center of banking and finance during the Renaissance.
True
Who was the most influential family in Florence during the Renaissance?
The Medici family
Fill in the blank: The Medici family rose to power primarily through __________.
banking
Which Medici family member is known for being a patron of the arts?
Lorenzo de’ Medici
What was the significance of the Medici Bank?
It became one of the most prosperous and respected banks in Europe.
Name a famous artist supported by the Medici family.
Michelangelo
True or False: The Medici family had no influence on politics in Florence.
False
What was the primary economic activity in Florence during the Renaissance?
Wool and textile production
Which Medici family member became Pope?
Pope Leo X
Multiple choice: Which of the following was NOT a Medici family member? A) Cosimo B) Giovanni C) Michelangelo
C) Michelangelo
Fill in the blank: The Medici family contributed to the development of __________ architecture in Florence.
Renaissance
What was the impact of the Medici family on the cultural landscape of Florence?
They fostered the arts and humanism, leading to a flourishing of culture.
Which Medici family member was known as ‘the Magnificent’?
Lorenzo de’ Medici
True or False: The Medici family was known for their military prowess.
False
What was the role of Florence in the trade network of the Renaissance?
Florence served as a financial hub and a center for the arts.
Name one reason why Venice was a crucial trading port.
Its strategic location for trade routes to the East.
Multiple choice: Which of the following was a characteristic of Renaissance Florence? A) Feudalism B) Republic C) Monarchy
B) Republic
What was the significance of the Pazzi Conspiracy?
It was an attempt to overthrow the Medici family and resulted in the assassination of Lorenzo’s brother.
Who was Giovanni di Bicci de’ Medici?
The founder of the Medici Bank and the family fortune.
Fill in the blank: The Medici family used their wealth to support __________ and scholarship.
art
What was the relationship between the Medici family and the Florentine government?
They held significant political power, often influencing decisions and policies.
True or False: The Medici family was involved in the patronage of the Renaissance’s greatest thinkers.
True
What did the term ‘Renaissance’ refer to?
A cultural movement that revived interest in classical art, literature, and learning.
Name one cultural contribution of the Medici family.
Funding the construction of the Uffizi Gallery.
