Question

How did the Medici family influence the development of Florence?

Answer 1

The Medici family helped create a new form of government that expressed humanist ideals in the city of Florence.

Option A is correct

Explanation:

During the Renaissance, the Medici family ruled Florence. Their sponsorship of the arts and humanism had such a major influence on the development of the Italian Renaissance.

Wool merchants and financiers were the Medici family. Both companies were very profitable and the family grew very rich. The dynasty was put into the fore by Giovanni de Medici at the founding of the Medici Bank in Florence. He was also the head of the merchants of Florence. He was elected Grand Master of the city of Florence in 1434 by his brother, Cosimo de Medici. Next 200 years to 1737, the Medici family ruled Florence.

Not only had the Medici funded the arts and architecture. Science was also funded. Through his research endeavours, they assisted renowned physicist Galileo Galilei. Galileo was also a teacher for the children of Medici.