The Medici Family and Renaissance Art

What was the main business of the Medici family in Florence during the Renaissance?

• Textile manufacturing

• International banking

• Shipbuilding

• Agriculture

Who was the first member of the Medici family to establish them as patrons of the arts?

• Lorenzo de' Medici

• Piero de' Medici

• Cosimo de' Medici

• Giovanni de' Medici

What did Cosimo de' Medici collect that showed his interest in ancient cultures?

• Rare books and manuscripts

• Precious stones

• Ancient weapons

• Exotic animals

Which famous artist was trained at the school of sculpture started by Lorenzo de' Medici?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Raphael

• Donatello

What was the name given to Lorenzo de' Medici due to his popularity and influence?

• Lorenzo the Great

• Lorenzo the Wise

• Lorenzo the Magnificent

• Lorenzo the Brave

What was the main reason the popes in Rome supported artists during the Renaissance?

• To decorate their personal homes

• To show the magnificence and power of the church

• To compete with the Medici family

• To sell the artworks for profit

What was the "Bonfire of the Vanities"?

• A festival celebrating art

• A large fire where people burned their fancy belongings

• A competition for the best painting

• A religious ceremony

What happened to Savonarola after he angered the church?

• He was promoted to a higher position

• He was excommunicated and executed

• He was sent to another city

• He was forgiven and continued preaching

Which city became the cultural center of the Renaissance after Florence?

• Venice

• Milan

• Rome

• Naples

What was Venice known for during the Renaissance besides trading?

• Textile production

• Shipbuilding and military power

• Agriculture

• Mining