Which factor may explain why the Renaissance began in Florence?

(a) Its army was large and powerful.

(b) It was the biggest city-state in Italy.

(c) It had a great seaport.

(d) Its people were resourceful and ambitious.

C. It had a great seaport.

There were actually five reasons:

1) Geography - Florence is the ideal place for trade because It can be reached both by land and by sea.

2) Wealthy Merchants - Florence is filled with patrons of arts.

3) Independent Government - Florence is a place where people can behave in certain manner and not be persecuted; unlike other countries

4) Liberal people - People liberal thoughts and manners result to progressive behavior.

5) Humanism - People in Florence believe that life should be lived to ones greatest potential; a way of honoring Gods' greatest creation.

Which factor may explain why the Renaissance began in Florence?

D!