Medieval Towns and Trade Quiz

What was a significant feature of the agricultural society during the medieval trade period?

• Large urban centers

• Small villages

• Extensive use of machinery

• Industrial production

Which of the following cities was known for its slow building of trading fleets and cooperations in medieval trade?

• Paris

• London

• Venice

• Athens

The Hanseatic League was a:

• Military alliance of 50 European cities

• Cultural association of European artists

• Trade alliance of 100 European cities

• Religious congregation in medieval Europe

What was one of the main purposes of the Hanseatic League?

• To establish a common language

• To provide mutual trade protection

• To create a single currency

• To promote religious pilgrimages

Which of the following items were traded at medieval trade fairs?

• Furs, wool, tin, hemp, honey

• Electronics, glassware, plastics, rubber

• Coal, steel, iron, copper

• Cotton, rice, tea, coffee

What was one of the reasons for the growth of cities in Feudal Europe?

• The decline of agricultural practices

• Trade encouraged cities to grow

• The construction of castles

• The discovery of new continents

What was the relationship between cities and local Lords in Feudal Europe?

• Cities were independent from local Lords

• Cities were in constant conflict with local Lords

• Cities were attached to local Lords

• Cities had no interaction with local Lords

Why were cities so full in the Middle Ages, even when populations were relatively low?

• Stone walls were expensive to build, so towns were built small.

• People liked to live close to each other for support and protection.

• Lords and Kings made everyone live in towns.

• Towns provided a better lifestyle.

What was a characteristic feature of the buildings in medieval towns?

• They were made entirely of stone.

• They were typically 2-3 stories high.

• They had large, spacious rooms.

• They were built with wide roads between them.

What contributed to the unpleasant sights and smells in medieval towns?

• Industrial pollution

• Overpopulation

• Wood and coal smoke, along with animal and human waste.

• Perfumes and scented candles.