What are two areas grew and “ flowered ” during the renaissance?

An italian trader bought merchandise in china and now wants to return home with it. however, he doesn’t want to return via the silk road. choose all the spots on the route he can take to reach italy.

What christian belief does the excerpt show?

While most people who lived in ancient egypt and the middle east avoided settling in nearby deserts, those regions protected them from their enemies. why do you think this was true?