The answer is quite simple. The Renaissance is a period based on ideas. These ideas first emerged in Italy as early as the 1330s. read more
Also, Italy, unlike northern Europe, was tied through trade to Byzantine Constantinople and to the Arab world, which had preserved ancient Greek and Roman learning that was unknown in northern Europe. read more
Start studying History Chapter 14 Section 2. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. read more