A prominent merchant family in Italy during the Renaissance was

the Gutenbergs.

the Machiavellis.

the da Vincis

the Medicis.

Mark this and return

Save and Exit

Next

Submit

The Medici family ruled the city of Florence throughout the Renaissance. They had a major influence on the growth of the Italian Renaissance

The Medicis.

Explanation:

The Medici family or The House of Medici were the wool merchants and bankers during the Renaissance in Italy. The family played a major role in the spread of the arts and humanism in Italy during the Renaissance as they were the most famous patronage.

The family became very rich as the businesses they were in were very profitable. Not only they were the patronage for arts and humanism but also for science. Galileo Galilei, the inventor of the telescope, was supported by the Medici family and he served as a tutor in return.

So, the correct answer is the last option.