2. Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy? A. remains of Greece & Rome, rise of middle class contributing to art & was
center of trade.

B. remains of Charlemagne's empire, avoided economic crisis and was center of trade

C. remains of Greece & Rome, had economic crisis and was center of trade

D. remains of Greece & Rome, had small cities, and was center of trade

The Renaissance was a rebirth of ancient Greek and Roman thinking and styles, and both the Roman and Greek civilizations were Mediterranean cultures, as is Italy. The best single reason for Italy as the birthplace of the Renaissance was the concentration of wealth, power, and intellect in the Church.

Explanation:

that was googles answer because I wasn't sure if you meant the 12th century renaissance or 14th century one

answer; ///i do believe that the correct answer is (d); ///athens had a small population;