Question

Around Florence, the Medici were known as "God’s banker." How did this reputation help them gain and hold onto political power?

Answer 1

Everyone knew that the Medici had supporters high within the Church hierarchy, and the Church was very powerful.

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Answer 2

The reputation help them to gain political power because they were very rich and also relationships with the Catholic Church which help them in politics.

Step-by-step explanation:

Medici were known as "God’s banker" because their whole family was bankers and they had a strong relationship with the Catholic Church which give them fame in the society and this reputation help them to gain power in politics. They were very rich so they can also use money in politics.