Which statements accurately explain why the Renaissance began in the Italian city-states? Choose all answers that are correct. A. Italian city-states were unified under one central government long before most other European countries, and that allowed the government to sponsor the arts. B. Pope Pious X built an art school in Florence that attracted the finest talent from throughout Europe. C. Italy is in a good, central location for business and commerce so traders maintained contact with people and ideas from other places.

A. Italian city-states were unified under one central government long before most other European countries, and that allowed the government to sponsor the arts.

C. Italy is in a good, central location for business and commerce so traders maintained contact with people and ideas from other places.

Explanation:

Although a greater example is that there were many rich patrons who were willing to subsidize many art projects and artists.