WH9-Northern Italy History

Which factors combined to spur the growth of towns in Northern Italy?

• The Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution

• The Crusades and the growth of the Mongol Empire

• The discovery of America and the Reformation

• The Enlightenment and the Scientific Revolution

What was one of the effects of the Crusades and the growth of the Mongol Empire on Northern Italy?

• Decrease in wages and demand for labor

• Increase in long-distance trade and demand for labor

• Decline in the wool cloth industry

• Establishment of a monarchy in Florence

What industry did Florence become an important center for in the 1300s?

• Silk production

• Wool cloth manufacture

• Iron smelting

• Shipbuilding

What type of government did Florence have during its time as an independent city-state?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Republican

• Theocracy

What role did guilds play in Florence's economy?

• They regulated trade and manufacturing to ensure economic benefit and limited risk for members.

• They controlled the political landscape of Florence.

• They were responsible for the city's architectural developments.

• They managed the city's military forces.

What was one of the outcomes of political independence and guild regulation in Florence during the 1400s?

• Florence became a major financial center.

• Florence became a major agricultural hub.

• Florence became a leading military power.

• Florence became a center for scientific research.

Which family was responsible for the development of financial institutions in Florence?

• The Medici family

• The Borgia family

• The Sforza family

• The Este family

What major advances did the Medici bank make in financial services?

• Checking accounts and lending

• Stock trading and insurance

• Real estate and investment banking

• Currency exchange and tax collection

What type of companies saw development in Florence during this period?

• Shareholding companies

• Technology companies

• Pharmaceutical companies

• Automobile companies

Who was the wealthiest individual in Florence who used his wealth and control of the banking industry to take control of the government?

• Lorenzo de Medici

• Cosimo de Medici

• Giovanni de Medici

• Piero de Medici