Florence and the Renaissance

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What was Florence's new niche after transitioning from the wool industry?

  • Banking (correct)
  • Shipbuilding
  • Agriculture
  • Textile manufacturing

Which family rose to prominence in Florence due to their banking activities?

  • Sforza
  • de'Medici (correct)
  • Borgia
  • Visconti

Who replaced Cosimo de'Medici as the head of the Medici family?

  • Giovanni
  • Piero II
  • Niccolò
  • Lorenzo (correct)

Which artist was associated with the Medici family in Florence during the Renaissance?

<p>Leonardo da Vinci (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for developing Renaissance-style architecture in Florence?

<p>Filippo Brunelleschi (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What period saw Europe go through immense social change known as the Renaissance?

<p>1300-1600 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a key factor behind the growth of cities like Florence during the Renaissance?

<p>New wealth from international trade (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of government did Florence have during the Renaissance?

<p>Republic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of Florence's primary focuses in terms of specialization during the Renaissance?

<p>Wool (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did city-states in Italy develop to stay economically competitive during the Renaissance?

<p>Specialized product niches (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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