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What business was the Medici family involved in that helped establish them as patrons of great art?
What business was the Medici family involved in that helped establish them as patrons of great art?
- Agriculture
- Shipbuilding
- Textile manufacturing
- International banking (correct)
What did Cosimo de’ Medici collect that highlighted his interest in ancient civilizations?
What did Cosimo de’ Medici collect that highlighted his interest in ancient civilizations?
- Musical instruments
- Paintings and sculptures
- Rare books and manuscripts (correct)
- Coins and stamps
What did Cosimo de’ Medici do with the rare books and manuscripts he collected?
What did Cosimo de’ Medici do with the rare books and manuscripts he collected?
- Hired scribes to copy and translate them (correct)
- Donated them to local libraries
- Used them for decoration
- Sold them to other collectors
What did Cosimo de’ Medici make sure his children read to educate them?
What did Cosimo de’ Medici make sure his children read to educate them?
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In what city did Cosimo de’ Medici make Florence the banking center of Europe?
In what city did Cosimo de’ Medici make Florence the banking center of Europe?
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What captured Cosimo de’ Medici’s interest besides his successful banking business?
What captured Cosimo de’ Medici’s interest besides his successful banking business?
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