Medieval European Trade Routes

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What was the Hanseatic League?

A commercial alliance of merchants and their market towns in Northern Europe during the late Middle Ages.

Which Italian city-states were crucial in medieval trade?

Venice and Genoa.

What goods were commonly traded along the Silk Road?

Silk, spices, precious stones, and textiles.

How did trade routes influence the spread of the Black Death?

Trade routes facilitated the spread of the Black Death through increased movement of goods and people.

What was the role of Constantinople in medieval trade?

A key trading hub between Europe and Asia, facilitating the exchange of goods.

What was the Champagne fairs’ role in medieval trade?

Periodic markets in France that became central hubs for international trade in Europe.

What role did the Mediterranean Sea play in medieval trade?

It was a major maritime route for transporting goods between Europe, Africa, and Asia.

How did the Crusades impact medieval trade?

Opened new trade routes and brought Eastern goods to Europe.

Why was Bruges significant in medieval trade?

Bruges was a major trading and financial center during the Middle Ages.

What were guilds in the context of medieval trade?

Organizations of artisans or merchants who controlled the practice of their craft in a town.

Which Asian empire is noted for facilitating overland trade during the medieval period?

The Mongol Empire.

What impact did the medieval trade routes have on Europe’s economy?

They led to economic growth and the development of towns and cities.

What is the importance of Venice in the context of the Silk Road?

Venice was a key endpoint of the Silk Road for bringing Asian goods into Europe.

How did maritime trade routes differ from land-based ones in the medieval period?

Maritime routes facilitated larger and cheaper transport of bulk goods.

How did the discovery of America impact medieval trade routes?

It shifted trade focus from existing routes to new Atlantic ones.

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