Which of the following contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance? expanded trade

B.
increased wealth of the rural nobility

C.
increased study of Christian teachings

D.
expanded power of the Church

increased study of Christian teachings contribute the beginning of the renaissance in the italy .

Explanation:

The renaissance started in the mid of the fourteenth century. This renaissance was dominated by the political power of the church towards the principles of humanism. The renaissance is seen in the point of the view that the ancient greek a roman thinking styles and architecture have reborn.  The father of humanism  Francesco Petrarca who was also known as the father of renaissance.   As a result of the renaissance, there was a mass development of artistic development on a large scale.

The answer is c. good luck : )