Which statement BEST explains why the Renaissance began in Italy?
A) Italy was the victor in the Hundred Years War.
B) Italian cities were trade centers in the late fourteenth century.
C) Northern Europe artists arrived bringing their artistic style that the artists copied.
D) The successful creation of a unified Italian monarchy meant resources were available for art.
B) Italy cities were trade centers in the late fourteenth century. Mediterranean Sea, were centers for trade and commerce, the first port of call for both goods and new ideas.
