As a result of its city life, Italy began to develop a different society. Large city populations meant more discussion among people. Strong economies developed. It also meant more customers for artists and more money for a new kind of art. Like the city-states of ancient Greece, Renaissance Italy's urban society and scholars produced many great works of art and literature.
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This would be true. althoug i dont know what you are asking
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