What are some factors that led to italy being the birthplace of the european renaissance?
There are several factors that led to Italy being the birthplace of the Renaissance. 1) The Italian trade routes- people came through Italy’s trade route and enhanced the culture 2) The wealth of Italy- most of Italy’s people were wealthy and willing to pay to see cultural advances 3) Italy was a port city- which allowed it to merge easier with other cultures 4) expansion of the Ottoman empire- educated Greek refugees from the east, who brought with them knowledge of classical Greek learning.
