Question

Why were Italian city-states so economically prosperous? A. They produced a lot of gold. B. They imported more goods than they exported. C. They were important centers of trade with the East and the Byzantine Empire. D. They had a greater diversity of people.

Answer 1

"C. They were important centers of trade with the East and the Byzantine Empire" is the most important reason they were so prosperous. Their location on the Mediterranean Sea was ideal for trade.