Select two reasons why historians believe the Renaissance began in Italy. a
All of the best artists, scientists, and writers of the Renaissance came from Italy.
b
Italians naturally became interested in Roman and Greek art and architecture because they were surrounded by the ruins of the Roman Empire.
c
Muslim inhabitants of the Iberian Peninsula, called Moors, built elaborate mosques and palaces and founded schools where students of any religion could study.
d
There was a rebirth of interest in classical philosophy, literature, and art in Italy.
e
Rich nobles and merchants from Italy's cities could afford the luxury of paying artists and authors to produce new works.