Medieval Europe and the Revival of Trade

What was one of the main factors that led to the revival of trade in Europe during the medieval period?

• The French Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Crusades

• The Renaissance

Which group of traders brought goods from the Middle East to Europe during the medieval period?

• Italian Merchants

• Spanish Conquistadors

• Portuguese Explorers

• British Colonists

In which region (mainland Europe) did a trade network develop, providing markets for goods and attracting people to procure them?

• Balkans

• Scandinavia

• Iberia

• Flanders

What was the name of the trading region that contributed to the revival of trade in northern Europe during the medieval period?

• Silk Road

• Trans-Saharan Trade Route

• Hanseatic League

• Tea Horse Road

Which group of people transported goods overland and then distributed them throughout Europe during the medieval period?

• Mongols

• Vikings

• Incas

• Aztecs

What was the economic impact of the Crusades on medieval life?

• No impact at all

• Profound economic impact

• Slight economic impact

• Negative economic impact

What was the system of economics centered around feudal manors during the early Middle Ages?

• Capitalism

• Mercantilism

• Socialism

• Manorialism

What did the Crusaders become aware of during their travels that influenced the revival of trade in Europe?

• New political systems

• New religions

• Foreign languages

• Goods available in foreign markets

What did Italian merchants do with their empty ships after transporting the Crusaders to the Holy Land?

• Sank them in the sea

• Left them empty

• Sold them to other traders

• Filled them with goods from the Middle East

What did the Vikings use to transport goods from the Middle East to northern Europe during the medieval period?

• Longships

• Steamboats

• Caravans

  (overland)

• Galleons