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