Which best states why the renaissance began in northern italy? northern italy was home to great universities. northern italy was close to ancient civilizations. northern italy was home to great political leaders. northern italy was close to the catholic church?

The correct answer is northern italy was close to ancient civilizations

The Italians from there were far away form the church so they developed some sort of independence and weren't under such heavy pressure. They were physically located in an area that was historically close areas that were developed by Ancient Romans and Greeks so they found a lot of their work amusing and were inspired by them.

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