6. Complete these statements to accurately explain why the Renaissance began in the Italian city-
states. (Pg. 37-38)
a. Renaissance Italy was a patchwork quilt of city-states. Many were centers of traiding
businesses and commerce.
b. Most of the cities lay in northern Italy, surrounded by
of the ancient
c. Many wealthy Italians financed art, architecture, humanist ideas, literature, and learning.
d. Since towns were booming centers of commerce and craftsmanship, it created the conditions
for major