The Rise of Florence: Key Factors

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What role did the Medici family play in the rise of Florence during the Renaissance?

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They were influential bankers and patrons of the arts.

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Which economic activity was crucial for the growth of Florence's wealth during the Renaissance? Options: Mining, Agriculture, Trade and commerce, Fishing

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Trade and commerce

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How did the cultural Renaissance impact Florence?

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It fostered a flourishing of arts and humanism.

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What was a significant change in the political structure of Florence during the Renaissance?

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Rise of oligarchic rule

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Which religious reform movement had an impact on Florence during the Renaissance?

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The Protestant Reformation

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Who was the most famous member of the Medici family known for his patronage of the arts?

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Lorenzo de' Medici

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What was the primary currency used in Florence that facilitated trade and commerce?

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Florin

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Which famous artist was supported by the Medici family during the Renaissance?

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Leonardo da Vinci

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What was the impact of the Medici family's banking operations on Florence?

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It made Florence a financial center of Europe.

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Which architectural landmark in Florence is a symbol of the Renaissance?

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The Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore)