WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why did the Renaissance begin in the Italian city-states and not elsewhere in Europe?
A
Greek city-states served as natural crossroads between Europe and Asia. Italian city-states were thriving centers of economic activity.
B
Italian city-states served as natural crossroads between Europe and the Middle East. Italian city-states were thriving centers of economic activity.
C
Italian city-states served as natural crossroads between Africa and the Middle East. Italian city-states were thriving centers of war activity.
D
Italian city-states served as natural crossroads between Europe. Italian city-states were dying centers of economic activity.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Why did the Renaissance begin later in Northern Europe than in Italy? Northern regions faced challenges that Italy did not. What did Christian humanists and Italian humanists have in common? Both believed in the importance of the individual.

Detailed explanation-2: -In conclusion, historians have identified several causes of the Renaissance in Europe, including: increased interaction between different cultures, the rediscovery of ancient Greek and Roman texts, the emergence of humanism, different artistic and technological innovations, and the impacts of conflict and death.

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