Growth of Medieval Towns Overview

What was a major reason for the growth of towns during the High Middle Ages?

• Improved farming techniques

• Decline of feudal lords

• Increased population

• Discovery of new lands

Which seaport towns became important for trading goods from the Middle East and Asia?

• Venice and Genoa

• Paris and London

• Rome and Athens

• Lisbon and Madrid

Towns in Flanders were famous for their production of ______ cloth.

What role did merchants play in the growth of medieval towns?

How did towns in England and parts of France become independent?

During the Early Middle Ages, most people in western Europe lived in ______ communities.

Who typically controlled towns at the start of the Middle Ages?

• Feudal lords

• Merchants

• Town councils

• Farmers