What made Florence unique in Europe around the year 1400?

The Medici and Baldassare Cossa

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It was the only city with a monarchy.
It was a major trading center and a republic.
It was the largest city in Europe.
It was known for its military power.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Giovanni de' Medici rise from poverty?
Through aggressive salesmanship and financial caution.
By inheriting wealth from his ancestors.
Through military conquest.
By marrying into a wealthy family.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a key factor in Giovanni de' Medici's business strategy?
Expanding rapidly without caution.
Choosing clients based on loyalty.
Focusing solely on profit.
Avoiding any form of patronage.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was Baldassare Cossa before his church career?
A scholar.
A nobleman.
A former pirate.
A wealthy merchant.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Giovanni de' Medici's gamble in supporting Baldassare Cossa?
Investing in a new trade route.
Backing an unlikely outsider for the papacy.
Building a new bank in Rome.
Starting a wool business.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What title did Baldassare Cossa achieve with the Medici's support?
Emperor of Rome.
King of Florence.
Pope John XXIII.
Archbishop of Milan.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Medici family known as after gaining control of the papal account?
God's Bankers.
The Florentine Nobles.
The Wealthy Merchants.
The King's Bankers.
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