One reason the Renaissance began in Italy was that Italian city-states:

A) Defeated the Spanish Armada
B) Were unified as a nation under the Pope
C) Were unaffected by the Commercial Revolution
D) Dominated key Mediterranean trade routes

D)\tdominated key Mediterranean trade routes
because of trade many cultures came through italy and influenced the people and they began to have other views and understandings of the world

Answered by iloveonedirection | 2024-06-10

I believe the answer is: D)\tdominated key Mediterranean trade routes
At the peak of its power, the roman empire dominated the Mediterranean routes which connected three continents (Africa, Asia, and Europe) The wide variety of cultural, art, and knowledge exchange that happened in this route is the main cause why The renaissance originated in Italy.

Answered by andriansp | 2024-06-11

The Renaissance began in Italy largely because Italian city-states dominated key Mediterranean trade routes, leading to economic prosperity and cultural exchange. This environment fostered a wealthy merchant class that supported arts and intellectual pursuits. Hence, the correct answer is D) Dominated key Mediterranean trade routes.
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Answered by andriansp | 2025-01-13