Question

What was the source of Florence’s wealth and power?

A. a great seaport
B. trade in luxury goods
C. a large and powerful army
D. an abundance of artists, architects, and scholars

Answer 1

B. Trade in luxury goods

Answer 2

Florence became one of the richest cities of Italy because of its trade in luxury goods. Hence, the most suitable answer for this item is letter B. Some of the goods trades are spices, silks, dye. These items were then resold throughout Europe.