L6 Medieval Towns

Front

Why is there a growth of towns in Europe in the late middle ages?

Back

Better agricultural practices meant more crops were grown to sell.

Front

Reason for the growth of towns in addition to new farming methods.

Back

revival of long-distance trade

Front

The justice system in the Early Middle Ages decided guilt based on __________.

Back

trial by ordeal

Front

What is true about towns from the Late Middle Ages?

Back

Towns were protected by stone walls, town streets were often very narrow, and towns often smelled of garbage.

Front

During the Middle Ages, many towns purchased royal charters to gain independence. A charter granted them the right to:

Back

make laws, raise taxes, and govern themselves.

Front

What were the two main types of guilds in the Middle Ages?

Back

merchant guilds and craft guilds

Front

What was an apprentice?

Back

someone who was learning a craft or a trade

Front

Who were usually the mayors and had spots on town councils during the High Middle Ages?

Back

merchants

Front

During the Middle Ages, at about what age did people usually start training on the job?

Back

seven

Front

The disease that swept through Europe many times killing up to half the people in the Middle Ages was known as: The Red Plague, the Measles, the Scarlet Fever, the Black Plague

Back

the Black Plague