Why did the Renaissance start where it did? a)Northern Europeans grew to resent the lack of development during the time period following the fall of the Roman Empire and therefore pushed for an intellectual rebirth.
B) Because England is geographically separated from continental Europe, its multitude of natural resources were better suited for industrial development.
C)Italy was a single unified kingdom under the authority of the Pope who encouraged his subjects to challenge tradition and think for themselves.
D) The trade cities of Italy developed a bourgeoisie that could serve as patrons to the arts and their proximity to the Byzantine Empire kept them knowledgeable of old Roman tradition.