Question

Land and tax records from this city in 1427 were analyzed by David Heilhy in an early usage of statistical analysis via computer. A thinker from this city claimed that one of its leaders “colors his lies accordingly.” Marsilio Ficino led a discussion group in this city (15[1])that was later anachronistically referred to as a “Platonic academy.” (-5[1])(*) “Weepers” in this city supported a Dominican friar nicknamed the “unarmed prophet” who orchestrated a massive book burning (10[1])on Shrove Tuesday. Pope Boniface VIII’s support of the Black Guelphs in this city led to an exiled poet depicting him as destined for the eighth circle of Hell. For 10 points, name this Italian city whose leaders included Girolamo Savonarola (10[2])and many members of the Medici family. ■END■

ANSWER: Florence [or Firenze]
<JS, European History>
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Arya KarthikGeorgia Tech DGeorgia Tech A4615
Quentin MotGeorgia Tech BGeorgia Tech C56-5
Luke ZhangEmory ATennessee A7410
Martin BrandenburgGeorgia BGeorgia A11510
Rohan DalalGeorgia Tech CGeorgia Tech B11510

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