what characteristics of italian economic and political development in the late middle ages helped lead to the Italian Renaissance?

Question

A. the city-states were centers of trade that competed in cultural development
B. the isolation of Italian city-states spared them from the black death
C. the city-states involvement in the hundred years war increased pressure on the feudal system
D. a central monarchy created a strong national identity

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A. the city-states were centers of trade that competed in cultural development.

During the late Middle Ages, the Italian city-states, such as Florence, Venice, and Milan, became vibrant centers of trade and commerce. This economic prosperity allowed them to invest in art, literature, and education, fostering competition not only in trade but also in cultural and intellectual advancements, which were key factors contributing to the emergence of the Renaissance in Italy.