Chapter 5: The Bankers Who Loved Art Quick Check

the sporting center of Europe

the religious center of Europe

the banking center of Europe

the military center of Europe

become nuns and monks in the Church

read books by Greeks and Romans

become accomplished athletes and artists

lead fearsome armies to defend the city of Florence

by becoming an adept athlete and swordsman

by telling the guilds which councilmen to elect

by creating a true and fair democracy that allowed everyone to vote

by taking the time to teach everyone in Florence how to read

a dashing, popular grandson of Cosimo, who ruled Florence well

the son of Cosimo, who suffered from gout and loved art

a moody, unpopular grandson of Cosimo, who brought war to Florence

the athletic son of Cosimo, who became a famous painter and sculptor

so people could sing songs and dance

so people could cook delicious food and perform plays by firelight

so people could fight in a battle against the French

so people could burn jewels, fancy clothes, books, and paintings

It was destroyed long ago by fire and war

There is only art inside of the Vatican and no churches

It’s home of the mayor of Rome and the world’s largest country

It’s the pope’s home and the world’s smallest independent country

in rough outlines in black and white

in abstract shapes with dull colors

with vibrant colors that captured personalities

with tiny brushes and very small canvases