Question

Where did the European Renaissance first start?
The imperial court of the Byzantine Empire in Constantinople
The new national capitals of Paris and London
The rich, populous cities of Italy, such as Genoa, Florence, and Venice
The Arab-influenced cities of Spain, such as Grenada and Seville

Answer 1

The European Renaissance first started in "The rich, populous cities of Italy, such as Genoa, Florence, and Venice," due mostly to the fact that wealthy merchant families in these areas were able to subsidize the artists.