WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Medicis were examples of ____, persons who give financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity.
A
godfathers
B
rich people
C
bankers
D
patrons
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Medici were bankers and patrons to many artists of Florence. A patron is a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause or activity.

Detailed explanation-2: -The biggest accomplishments of the Medici were in the sponsorship of art and architecture, mainly early and High Renaissance art and architecture. The Medici were responsible for the majority of Florentine art during their reign.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Medici are famous as the ruling family of Florence from the 15th century through until early in the 18th. They made their money as bankers, and became extremely wealthy patrons of the arts.

Detailed explanation-4: -Patrons of Art and Science The Medici also used their wealth to finance the unparalleled flourishing of art and culture in Renaissance Florence. Cosimo de’ Medici was the patron of many artists and architects, including Donatello, Luca della Robbia, Filippo Brunelleschi, and Michelozzo di Bartolomeo.

Detailed explanation-5: -They Were the Wealthiest Family in the 15th Century The Medici family started the most popular bank in Europe, the Medici bank, and they pioneered writing rules about loans. At one point, the Medicis managed the majority of the great fortunes in Europe, from merchants to members of royalty.

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