Where Did The Renaissance Begin?

The Italian peninsula never _______ during the Middle Ages.

Instead, several _______ city-states developed.

Three city-states played a crucial role. Milan: one of the ______ citites that controlled trade through the Alps.

Venice: location on the _______ attracted trade from all over the world.

Florence was controlled by very wealthy de Medici family who became great _______ of the arts.

All cities served as _______ centers for distribution of goods and ideas.

All cities had access to trade routes to ______ _____ markets.

All cities were technically _______ forms of government.

Where did the Renaissance begin? Why did it begin here?