20 points!
which factor may explain why the renaissance began in florence?
a
it's army was large and powerful
b
it was the biggest city-state in italy.
c
it had a great seaport.
d
it's people were resourceful and ambitious.

C. IT HAD A GREAT SEAPORT

There are actually five reasons why Renaissance began in Florence.

1) Geography - Florence is the ideal place for trade (seaports). It can be reached both by land and by sea.

2) Wealthy Merchants - Florence is filled with patrons of arts. Medici's trade brings great prosperity.

3) Independent Government - Florence is a place where people can behave in certain manner and not be persecuted; unlike other countries

4) Liberal people - People liberal thoughts and manners result to progressive behavior.

5) Humanism - People in Florence believe that life should be lived to ones greatest potential; a way of honoring Gods' greatest creation.