Question

Quick. The governments of most Italian city - states were ______

A. run by Medici family

B. republics

C. theocracies

D. autocracies

Answer 1

The governments of most Italian city - states were republics. Option B is correct.

During the Renaissance, Italy was made up of city-states, small independent states mostly in the central and northern Italian Peninsula. Each with its own ruler, such as the Pope in Rome, the Medici family in Florence, the Doge in Venice, the Sforza family in Milan, the Este family in Ferrara, and the like.

Among the earliest city-states of Italy was the Duchy of Naples.

Answer 2

The correct answer is letter A.

The Medici family was a very rich family that owned banks and political dynasty during the years of Renaissance. The governments of most Italian city-states were run by Medici's. They were the only ones who enjoyed supporting the poor and sponsoring culture, art and architecture. In the late 15th century, the family was removed from power.