Answer: C. IT HAD A GREAT SEAPORT
There are actually five reasons why Renaissance began in Florence.
1) Geography - Florence is the ideal place for trade (seaports). It can be reached both by land and by sea.
2) Wealthy Merchants - Florence is filled with patrons of arts. Medici's trade brings great prosperity.
3) Independent Government - Florence is a place where people can behave in certain manner and not be persecuted; unlike other countries
4) Liberal people - People liberal thoughts and manners result to progressive behavior.
5) Humanism - People in Florence believe that life should be lived to ones greatest potential; a way of honoring Gods' greatest creation.
