Which location served as the birthplace of the Renaissance movement?

Why did Italian city-states serve as the birthplace of the Renaissance?

What major historical era is credited with a return to classical learning and art after the "dark" Middle Ages? [hint: it also means "rebirth"]

The scholars who examined, translated, and commented upon Ancient & Arabic writings were called?

According to this episode of Crash Course the Renaissance occurred between

Where did the Renaissance begin?

What reason does Crash Course give for Italy being primed for the Renaissance?

This Italian city state was known for its cloth production and was home to the Medici family.

Which Italian city state was the richest of them all due to its trade with Islamic Empires?

This wealthy Florentine family gained their wealth via banking and a monopoly on mining alum allowing them to be one of the primary patrons of the Renaissance.

Which scientific figure was mentioned in today's episode that may have used an Arib text to assist him in his proofs of a heliocentric solar system?