Answer:
D.all of the above
Explanation:
A.The Italian peninsula was organized around city-states that survived the Middle Ages.
During Renaissance, Italy was composed of city states that were authonomus, the Pope rested in Rome, while important and prestigious families like the Medici in Florence hold power, the Doge in Venice, Sforza in Milan. They really had political independence while the rest of Europe was pretty loyal to the Papal authority and kings. Florence, and Venice began conquering other city states starting the XV century, greatly increasing influence. Sometimes they challenged Pope's authority.
B.Each city-state had extensive trade both in and around the Italian peninsula.
Trade did not limit to merchandise, but culture and knowledge
The Italian trade routes stretched amongthe Mediterranean sea and cities beyond were also major conduits of culture and knowledge. The recovery of lost and ancient knowledge from the Greeks and Arabs was crucial for this revival.
C.Wealth accumulated in certain areas such as Venice and Florence, attracting scholars and artists.
One major reason the Awakening and economical prosperity began in Italy is bound to its geography. The city states of Italy, located on the Mediterranean Sea, became outposts for trade and commerce, ideas were also exchanged and new ideas from far lands came here to spread. The ideas would eventually spread to northern regions of Europe but it was in Italy that the renaissance set the lead. Florence, Venice, and Rome being independent cities grew wealthy through trade and banking creating a class of businessmen.
