1. They were rediscovering the ideals of Ancient Rome, since Rome was the center of the Empire. 2. The cities were not completely abandoned in the Middle ages, which led to the cities becoming more focused on trade and manufacturing. 3. A lot of the merchants in Italy spent most of their money on art.
Explanation: (Took the test) You should always check to see if the information you get from someone comes from an expert before any further fact checking.
