- 1. When were Florentine florins reintroduced as gold coins?
A) 1397
B) 1523
C) 1252
D) 1620
- 2. Which city is credited with reintroducing the Florentine florin?
A) Venice
B) Rome
C) Florence
D) Milan
- 3. What famous family sponsored the reintroduction of the Florentine florin?
A) Sforza
B) Visconti
C) Medici
D) Borgia
- 4. Which material was primarily used to make Florentine florins?
A) Silver
B) Bronze
C) Gold
D) Copper
- 5. What symbol was commonly featured on Florentine florins?
A) Fleur-de-lis
B) Cross
C) Crown
D) Sword
- 6. At its peak, which other European city did Florence surpass in terms of economic power largely due to the florin?
A) Vienna
B) London
C) Paris
D) Venice
- 7. Which famous artist was known for accepting Florentine florins as payment for his work?
A) Titian
B) Raphael
C) Caravaggio
D) Leonardo da Vinci
- 8. Which pope issued a decree praising the gold content and quality of the Florentine florin?
A) Innocent IV
B) Boniface VIII
C) Urban II
D) Gregory XI
- 9. Which famous Italian poet referenced the Florentine florin in his works?
A) Dante Alighieri
B) Boccaccio
C) Ariosto
D) Petrarch
- 10. During which century did the popularity of the Florentine florin wane significantly?
A) 14th century
B) 15th century
C) 16th century
D) 17th century
- 11. Which financial institution founded in 1472 played an essential role in the florentine florin market?
A) HSBC
B) Citibank
C) Rothschild & Co
D) Medici Bank
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