Question

1. look at the map showing land areas controlled by spain and those controlled by italian city-states. based on the map, what was one reason that the renaissance began in italy rather than in spain?

italys city-states and sea trade
key
duchy of milan
kingdoms under spanish sovereignty
republic of genoa
other city-states
republic of florence
boundary of holy roman empire
papal states
major sea route
republic of venice
banking center
a. italy was closer to greece and its classical architecture.
b. spain had little contact with the outside world.
c. spain was not as united as italy.
d. italys trading centers had direct access to knowledge preserved in the muslim world.

Explanation:

The map shows Italy's extensive Mediterranean trade routes connecting to the Ottoman (Muslim) world, while Spain's trade links are more limited. Access to preserved classical and advanced knowledge from the Muslim world via trade was a key factor in sparking the Renaissance in Italy. Option a is not supported by the map; option b is incorrect as Spain had some trade; option c is wrong because Italy was divided into city-states, not more united than Spain.

Answer:

d. Italy's trading centers had direct access to knowledge preserved in the Muslim world.