Merchants, Markets, and Mud Flashcard

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Which words best describe the Middle Age town described at the beginning of the chapter?

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crowded, dirty, chaotic

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Fueled by trade, when did towns in the Middle Ages begin to grow?

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between 1000 and 1350 CE

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What did many merchants establish to protect their businesses?

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guilds, which controlled the prices of goods

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When were towns busy with the hustle and bustle of many people?

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only Monday to Saturday

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What did the lords do for wealthy merchants?

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allow them to make their own laws in exchange for goods and services

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Why were fires and disease such problems in towns?

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because everyone lived so close together

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Describe the life of an apprentice.

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you had to train away from home with a skilled craftsmen for many yeas

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What did an apprentice need to do in order to become a craftsmen?

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Submit a masterpiece for approval by the guild.

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Who were Empress Matilda and Abbess Hildegard?

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a leader of an army and a famous writer