In your first body paragraph, you will discuss the emergence of the Renaissance in Italy, including influence from Moorish scholars in Spain. In the second body paragraph, you will discuss the importance of the Italian city-states, particularly Florence. In your final body paragraph, you will discuss the influence of the Medici family on Renaissance culture. Your essay should answer the following question(s):Why did the Renaissance begin in Italy, and how are the Italian city-states and the Medici family important in the spread of Renaissance ideas?
