How did geography contribute to the start of the renaissance in italy? a) italy’s sunny climate encouraged artists from colder climates to move to italy to practice their art. b) italy’s location at the center of the mediterranean sea made it a trade center, which boosted its wealth. c) italy’s isolation from the rest of europe allowed it to develop a unique culture. d) italy’s fertile soil attracted farmers worldwide, and they brought their native teachings and cultures to italy.

The correct answer is B) Italy’s location at the center of the Mediterranean Sea made it a trade center, which boosted its wealth.

Geography contributed to the start of the Renaissance in Italy in that Italy’s location at the center of the Mediterranean Sea made it a trade center, which boosted its wealth.

Geography played an important role in Renaissance Italy's prosperous time. Some Italian families were very rich and benefited from trade and controlled important city-states such as Florence, where the Medici family lived and sponsored the work of many Renaissance artists. Indeed the Italian Renaissance started in Florence. approximately in 1350. Among the most important Renaissance artists of the time were Michel Angelo, Raphael, Leonardo Da Vinci, and Botticelli.

a. the astrolabe could determine the correct latitudinal location of the ship

1. darius the great     persia  

2. piankhi       nubia

3. ezana       aksum

4.     nebuchadnezzar     babylonia

5. shalmaneser iii     assyria