Which factor may explain why the renaissance began in florence?
(a) its army was large and powerful.
(b) it was the biggest city-state in italy.
(c) it had a great seaport.
(d) its people were resourceful and ambitious.

C. It had a great seaport. 
There were actually five reasons: 
1) Geography - Florence is the ideal place for trade because It can be reached both by land and by sea.

2) Wealthy Merchants - Florence is filled with patrons of arts.

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. 

Which factor may explain why the Renaissance began in Florence?

D