Please help me Why did the renaissance happen in Italy?
A. Most ancient knowledge cam from Rome.
B. Venice and Genoa had easy access to trade routes.
C. Northern Italy was more religious than the rest of Europe.
D. Italy was insulated from foreign involvement.

Explanation:

The Renaissance was a rebirth of ancient Greek and Roman thinking and styles, and both the Roman and Greek civilizations were Mediterranean cultures, as is Italy. The best single reason for Italy as the birthplace of the Renaissance was the concentration of wealth, power, and intellect in the Church.

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