Lorenzo the Magnificent
He is the leading patron of the Medici Family for .... and ....
Fill in the blanks
leading patron of the Medici Family for art and scholarships
Niccolo Machiavelli was a ... and a..... (Job like), (1st sentence of question 2)
Niccolo Machiavelli was a historian and a diplomat
What are most readers experiencing because of the book's realism?
shocked
How can you use the Medici Bank to help Cosimo reclaim the city.
Use the money from the Medici Bank to influence Politics in office
Florence was originallyy a... before the oligarchy
republic
What periods did he rule for and why did he stop
He ruled from 1469 to 1492, and stopped because he died
What did he do in 1494 to 1512,when the Medici were exiled?
He reorganized Florence’s defences
The Prince states that rulers should be ..... rather than ....
rulers should be feared rather than loved
Why would you sponsor art to help regain power?
Art will allow for him to gain more power and influence over the city and the people.
How could you "Influence Politicans"?
wealth to influence or pressure politicians to do what you want.(bribing)
What is the Albizzi family
a rival family to the Medici
What does Niccolo Machiavelli watch for to gain knowledge for his book?
He watches Italian rulers
Who made "The Prince" book
Niccolo Machiavelli,(historian)
Why did Cosimo lose power
An exile of the Medici family during 1494-1512.
How would you get rid of rival families?
Financially ruin the other familes
Exile them
Why was sponsoring architecture risky?
They cost a lot of more money than most art, because its a building.
What is he often called?
He is often called the father of modern political philosophy.
The book is the product of..... as it uses one’s .... and .....
What are the words in the blank?
The book is the product of humanism as it uses one’s observations and thoughts.
How did Cosimo the Elder rule Florence, AND did he hold public office?
He ruled Florence through his wealth and influence
NEVER TOOK PUBLIC OFFICE
Whats an oligarchy
small group of people having control of a country