Trade in the Middle Ages

In Europe, the Middle Ages lasted approximately...

• From the fall of Rome to the Arab conquests

• From the 5th to the late 15th centuries

• From the 5th century BC to the 5th century AD

• From the 11th to the 15th centuries

What were the main causes of the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

• Demographic crisis, political fragmentation, and the Germanic invasions

• Peace and internal stability

• Increase in the Roman population

• Alliance with other empires

What was the main contribution of the invention of the printing press?

• It helped disseminate knowledge wider and faster than ever before

• It was not so important; only the richest could afford printed books

• It was crucial for the rediscovery of the lost works of the Greeks

• Gutenberg and Luther became well-known in all Europe

What did feudalism consist of?

• Feudalism was a political, economic, and social system based on relationships of dependance between lords and serfs

• Feudalism was an economic system that promoted equality of wealth among the different social classes

• Feudalism was a system that completely eliminated the divisions, allowing everyone to have the same rights

• Feudalism was a social system based on the importance of the bourgeoisie

In the medieval economic model, we find a predominance of barter and payment in kind over the use of coins

• False

• True

What was the Hansa and what was its impact on medieval trade?

• The Hansa was a military organization that conquered territories in Europe, causing conflicts among commercial powers

• The Hansa was a commercial league of cities in northern Europe, facilitating the exchange of goods and promoting economic development

• The Hansa was not so important, as the member cities didn't take advantage of the rivers to trade

• The Hansa was a religious society that promoted the organization of artisans into guilds

Explain the importance of Italian cities in the development of trade during the Middle Ages

• The trade in the Middle Ages did not depend on Italian cities, but on other areas

• The importance of Italian cities was due to their lack of connection with other regions, which allowed them to thrive

• Italian cities were important due to the quality of their exports

• Italian cities were important due to their strategic location, between the main routes connecting continents, and their advanced commercial infrastructure

Name of the most important annual cycle of commercial events held in Europe, especially in the 12th and 13th centuries

What was the key 'privilege' of the guilds during the Middle Ages?

• Only guild members were allowed to sell their goods or practice their skill within the city

• The guilds recieved special advantages from the Catholic Church

• Guild masters could hold a position in the city council

• The guilds were protected by the royalty and the military class

According to the Judaeo-Christian tradition, medieval thinkers considered wealth...

• A gift from God

• A means to help the poor

• A synonym of greed

• Despicable and unimportant