The Renaissance began in Florence MAINLY because

a. it had the largest collection of classical Greek sculptures
b. the area's natural beauty attracted artists from around the world
c. the wealthy Medici family supported arts and education
d. the Catholic Church paid artists and writers to move there

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The correct answer is c. the wealthy Medici family supported arts and education.

The Medici family played a crucial role in fostering the Renaissance in Florence through their patronage of artists, philosophers, and writers, which significantly contributed to the cultural and intellectual revival of the era.