Which statements correctly describe the Renaissance? Select all correct answers.

Popes and wealthy families became patrons of architecture, art, and literature.

A period of artistic and literary creativity began in the city-state of Florence and slowly spread throughout Europe.

Artists painted real figures and placed them in natural-looking settings.

Great cathedrals were built throughout Europe.

Many city-states in northern Italy formed republics led by powerful merchant families.

Famine and plague spread death across Europe.