· just now. Report Abuse. The renaissance started in italy because it was at the crossroads of trade, where the silk road ended. Along with silk the silk roads brought it many people from other lands trying to sell there product along with selling there products they brought new idea's in medicine, art, and astronomy. just now. Report Abuse. The renaissance started in italy because it was at the crossroads of trade, where the silk road ended. Along with silk the silk roads brought it many people from other lands trying to sell there product along with selling there products they brought new idea's in medicine, art, and astronomy.