Question

Who were the Medicis?
a.
a family of architects during the Renaissance who built famous buildings
b.
a family of artists who produced much of the art in Italy during the 15th century
c.
a wealthy banking family who virtually ruled Florence
d.
a wealthy family of writers during the Renaissance

Answer 1

c. a wealthy banking family who virtually ruled Florence.

They were major patrons of Renaissance art and culture and held political power in Florence for generations.