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What was the aim of Frederick II's Sicilian royal court in Palermo from 1220?

  • To show his wealth

  • To promote arts and literature

  • To control Sicily

  • To govern Europe

Answer

The aim of Frederick II's Sicilian royal court in Palermo from 1220 was to promote arts and literature. The court was a centre of learning and culture, and Frederick II himself was a patron of the arts. The court attracted many talented artists and scholars from all over Europe, and it was a major influence on the development of art and literature in the Middle Ages.
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