Why was northern italy a natural birthplace for the renaissance? in your answer, explain what the renaissance was.

how was life before the industrial revolution different from life after it?

It was a natural birthplace for the Renaissance because it was sort of like a melting pot for trade. Renaissance means rebirth or reawakening. The Renaissance in this case meant that Italy was opened up to new ideas and taught new things. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.