Unit 2: Chapter 4- Merchants, Markets, and Mud

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What was a common disease in the Middle Ages?

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The Black Death

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What is the correct order of becoming a skilled craftsman?

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1. Apprentice 2. Journeyman 3. Master Craftsman

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What did merchants and craftsmen provide to the lords?

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They paid the lords with money and goods.

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What was a negative aspect of life in towns during the Middle Ages?

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Diseases spread quickly.

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What class grew in importance as trade increased?

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The middle class, which included merchants and craftsmen.

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What is an apprentice?

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A beginner who learns a trade from a master craftsman.

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What is a journeyman?

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A skilled worker who has completed an apprenticeship and is now working for pay.

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What is a master craftsman?

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An expert in a trade who has completed all training and can run their own business.

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What role did merchants play in the economy?

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Merchants traded goods and helped to grow the economy.

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What was the significance of trade in the Middle Ages?

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Trade led to the growth of towns and the middle class.