Medieval European Trade Routes

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What was the Hanseatic League?
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A commercial alliance of merchants and their market towns in Northern Europe during the late Middle Ages.
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Which Italian city-states were crucial in medieval trade?
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Venice and Genoa.
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What goods were commonly traded along the Silk Road?
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Silk, spices, precious stones, and textiles.
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How did trade routes influence the spread of the Black Death?
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Trade routes facilitated the spread of the Black Death through increased movement of goods and people.
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What was the role of Constantinople in medieval trade?
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A key trading hub between Europe and Asia, facilitating the exchange of goods.
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What was the Champagne fairs’ role in medieval trade?
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Periodic markets in France that became central hubs for international trade in Europe.
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What role did the Mediterranean Sea play in medieval trade?
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It was a major maritime route for transporting goods between Europe, Africa, and Asia.
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How did the Crusades impact medieval trade?
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Opened new trade routes and brought Eastern goods to Europe.
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Why was Bruges significant in medieval trade?
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Bruges was a major trading and financial center during the Middle Ages.
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What were guilds in the context of medieval trade?
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Organizations of artisans or merchants who controlled the practice of their craft in a town.
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Which Asian empire is noted for facilitating overland trade during the medieval period?
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The Mongol Empire.
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What impact did the medieval trade routes have on Europe’s economy?
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They led to economic growth and the development of towns and cities.
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What is the importance of Venice in the context of the Silk Road?
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Venice was a key endpoint of the Silk Road for bringing Asian goods into Europe.
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How did maritime trade routes differ from land-based ones in the medieval period?
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Maritime routes facilitated larger and cheaper transport of bulk goods.
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How did the discovery of America impact medieval trade routes?
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It shifted trade focus from existing routes to new Atlantic ones.
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