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15 Cards in this Set
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What led to the growth and development of Venice's trade?
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Because the land was not very fertile, the early Venetians had to depend on the sea for a living. Venice became a leading port, and its merchants learned to read and write, use money, keep records, and develop a banking system.
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How did the location of Flanders help it become an important trading center?
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It had many rivers, a seacoast, and water deep enough for harbors.
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How did the Flemish develop an international industry?
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Flemish traders relied on English shepherds for wool, which they sent to Flanders to be made into cloth. The finished cloth was then shipped back to England.
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What do you think would be attractive about living in a trading town during the Middle Ages?
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Your answer should include specific examples of life in medieval towns.
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Define "fairs"
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special gatherings for trade
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Define "burgs"
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medieval towns
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Why did nobles sponsor fairs?
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Because they collected taxes on sales.
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Where did merchants set up their marketplaces?
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Along a trade route near waterways or road crossings, and close to a castle or monastery
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How did merchants contribute to the growth of towns.
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Most of the towns developed from merchant settlements.
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Define "burghers"
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rich merchants
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Define "communes"
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political groups
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define "charters"
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documents allowing towns to run their own affairs
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What were some of the problems faced by medieval towns?
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They were overcrowded, unhealthy, and dirty.
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What changes did burghers want to make in feudal laws?
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They wanted to run their own affairs and to have their own courts and laws.
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What laws or regulations would you have written to further improve conditions in medieval towns?
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regulations to relieve overcrowding, to plan for growth, and to determine disposal of sewage
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