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Where is Florence located?
Along the Arno River in central Italy
Which family played a significant role in the politics and culture of Florence during the Renaissance?
The Medici family
What is Florence often referred to in terms of its cultural significance during the Renaissance?
The cradle of the Renaissance
Which thinker, known for his works on political philosophy, was associated with Florence during the Renaissance?
Machiavelli
What type of political structure did Florence have during much of the Renaissance?
Republic
Where is Venice located?
In northeastern Italy, built on a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea
What type of political structure did Venice have during the Renaissance?
Oligarchic republic
Who was the leader of Venice’s political system?
Doge
Which of the following best describes Venice’s economy and political system?
Focused on trade with a unique oligarchic political system
Which of the following artists was associated with Venice during the Renaissance?
Titian
Where is Milan located?
In northern Italy, a key industrial and financial center
Which family was particularly influential in Milan's political structure during the Renaissance?
The Sforza family
What type of political system did Milan have during much of the Renaissance?
Duchy, ruled by powerful families
Which famous artist worked in Milan and created the masterpiece "The Last Supper"?
Leonardo da Vinci
What was Milan particularly known for in terms of its cultural and architectural achievements?
Advancements in military architecture and engineering
Where is Rome located?
In central Italy, near the Tiber River
What type of political system did Rome have during the Renaissance?
Theocratic state, controlled by the Papacy
Which famous artists contributed to Rome’s artistic heritage during the Renaissance?
Raphael and Michelangelo
Which significant architectural projects were constructed in Rome during the Renaissance?
St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel
Rome is the center of which major institution that influenced its cultural significance?
The Catholic Church
Where is Naples located?
In southern Italy, near the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea
What type of political system did Naples have during the Renaissance?
Kingdom, often influenced by foreign powers
Which foreign powers influenced Naples during the Renaissance?
Spain and France
How significant was Naples to the Renaissance compared to other Italian city-states?
It was a minor cultural hub compared to other city-states.
Under which foreign rule did Naples contribute to the arts and literature during the Renaissance?
Under Spanish rule