Explain how Florence reflects the ideals of the dominant city-state and how some of the geographical, economical, social, and artistic forces shape this ideal
You must be getting ready to write a book!
Read this very carefully and thoroughly. Take notes in each of the categories you listed above.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence
AND ... make good use of all the references and external links in the bottom 1/5th of this webpage.