Growth in Medieval Towns-Before

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What was the main source of light in medieval houses?

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Candles

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What was the main reason for the growth of towns during the High Middle Ages? Options: Development of the banking industry, Improvements in agriculture, Specialization in goods, Revival of trade

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Improvements in agriculture

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What was the main method used by towns to gain independence from feudal lords?

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Purchasing a royal charter

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What was the main source of power in medieval towns?

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Merchants and craftspeople

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Which of the following was NOT a common method of communication in medieval towns? Word of mouth, Town criers, Newspapers, Signs with pictures

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Newspapers

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Which of the following was a common trade good in Venice during the High Middle Ages? Silk, Spices, Glass, Woolen cloth

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Glass

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What was the main form of government in free towns?

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A mayor and town council

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Which of the following was NOT a common method of transportation for people in medieval towns? Boat, Walking, Horseback, Car

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Car

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Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of medieval towns? Thick stone walls for protection, Paved streets, Signs with colorful pictures, Open squares for gathering

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Paved streets

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What was the main reason for the decline of town life in the Early Middle Ages? Options: Development of the banking industry, Revival of trade, Improvements in agriculture, Lack of trade with the east

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Lack of trade with the east