Which are reasons that the renaissance began in italy? choose all answers that are correct. a. greek scholars fleeing wars in constantinople came to italy with ancient manuscripts and vast knowledge. b. many italian city-states were on or near the sea, and they gained wealth through trade. c. italian city-states worked together to raise money to repair and restore ancient masterpieces. d. italy had not suffered the devastation of the black plague or other crises of the fourteenth century.