WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which factor contributed most to the development of the Renaissance in Italy?
A
City-states in Italy had become wealthy from trade.
B
Nobles in Italy had been military leaders in the Crusades
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Crusades-One of the main factors was the Crusades. The Crusades lead to the introduction of spices and other valuable luxury products from East and South Asia into Europe. Several Italian city-states, including Venice and Genoa, grew extraordinarily rich from this trade.

Detailed explanation-2: -The emergence of prosperous cities and rich merchants is the core factor which made the Italian Renaissance possible. They drew substantial income from their urban subjects in their Italian cities and from foreign consumers.

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