Which statement best explains why many new ideas were introduced to Europe through Italy?

A.

The Pope and other Catholic Church leaders in Rome encouraged new ideas.

B.

Italian city-states were centers of trade with eastern Mediterranean countries.

C.

Muslim scholars in Rome had the most contact with other scholars in Europe.

D.

Italian city-states were the locations of most of the first universities in Europe.

B

Explanation:

Catholic religion did not encourage any new or changing ideas. Muslim scholars did not have more contact with other scholars. Many schools were started in Italian city-states but that is not why new ideas were introduced. New ideas were introduced because Italy was bustling with trade. And when you have a heavily trade centered area you get many different cultures coming together and sharing ideas.

Answer:B

Explanation:

Because I did this on study island (trust me)