Medici Family: Rise to Power and Legacy
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Qual foi a principal fonte de poder da família Médici no século 15?

  • Banco e comércio (correct)
  • Artes e humanidades
  • Política e governo
  • Ciências e tecnologia
  • Quem foi o fundador da dinastia Médici?

  • Lorenzo de' Medici
  • Giovanni de' Medici
  • Catherine de' Medici
  • Cosimo de' Medici (correct)
  • Quais foram os anos em que a família Médici governou Florença?

  • 1434-1492
  • 1475-1521
  • 1434-1494 e 1512-1527 (correct)
  • 1513-1521
  • Quem era conhecido como 'Lorenzo, o Magnífico'?

    <p>Lorenzo de' Medici</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quem se tornou o Papa Leão X em 1513?

    <p>Giovanni de' Medici</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quais foram os principais artistas patrocinados pela família Médici?

    <p>Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo e Galileu Galilei</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    The Medici Family

    Rise to Power

    • The Medici family was a powerful and influential family in Florence during the Renaissance
    • They rose to power in the 15th century through banking and commerce
    • The family's wealth and influence led to their involvement in politics and government

    Key Figure: Cosimo de' Medici

    • Cosimo de' Medici (1389-1464) was the founder of the Medici dynasty
    • He was a shrewd businessman and banker who built the family's wealth and influence
    • Cosimo was exiled from Florence in 1433 but returned in 1434 and became the ruler of the city

    Medici Rule in Florence

    • The Medici family ruled Florence from 1434 to 1494 and again from 1512 to 1527
    • During their rule, the Medici family promoted the arts, humanities, and sciences
    • They also supported the development of trade and commerce in Florence

    Notable Medici Family Members

    • Lorenzo de' Medici (1449-1492): Also known as Lorenzo the Magnificent, he was a patron of the arts and a skilled politician
    • Giovanni de' Medici (1475-1521): Became Pope Leo X in 1513 and played a significant role in the Renaissance
    • Catherine de' Medici (1519-1589): Queen of France and a patron of the arts, she played a key role in promoting French culture

    Medici Legacy

    • The Medici family had a profound impact on the Renaissance in Florence
    • They patronized famous artists such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Galileo Galilei
    • The Medici legacy continues to influence art, culture, and politics to this day

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    Learn about the Medici family, a powerful and influential family in Florence during the Renaissance. Discover how they rose to power, their rule in Florence, and their impact on art, culture, and politics.

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