- 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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