The statement that correctly explains why the European Renaissance began in the Italian city-states would be "<span>A. Their location along the Mediterranean Sea made them major centers of trade," since this allowed the new ideas to spread with relative ease. </span>
The Byzantine theme of the Holy ratification of Church and State was evident during the mosaic program in the Apse of San Vitale and the presence of Christ and Justinian serves as the support of this theme during this mosaic program.
The Warring State Period was an era of chaos in ancient history of China. This era is full of warfare. There were bureaucratic and military reforms too. This era is dated as 475 BC to 221 BC. It is also known as era of division. There was a period of peaceful and philosophical Spring and Autumn. then almost all the states were indulged in wars. Then Qin laid the foundation of Qin Dynasty by conquering all the states. Under the Qin Dynasty, China reunited again.
<span>On September 11, 1777 British General William Howe's army defeated George Washington's army defending Philadelphia at the Battle of Brandywine. Washington and his army were forced to retreat, there was no longer an American army defending Philadelphia. The British marched in and occupied Philadelphia...until the fortunes of war changed and the British left Philadelphia in June, 1778 without a fight.</span>
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