Medieval World Trade and Commerce Quiz

What were the main organizers of markets and fairs in the Medieval World?

• Large estate owners and town councils

• Artisans and Craftsmen

• Merchants and Traders

• Kings and Queens

What improvements in the 9th century led to a boom in international trade?

• Development of new weapons

• Advancements in agriculture

• Improvements in transportation and banking

• Expansion of religious institutions

Which European city specialized in the exports of cloths like Linen and salt in the Medieval period?

• Milan

• Pisa

• Venice

• Genoa

What were the main goods traded between the Arab world and Europe in the Medieval period?

• Slaves and spices

• All of the above

• Gold and jewels

• Leather goods and animal skins

What was the main reason for the decline of trade fairs by the 15th century?

What was the primary source of transportation for moving goods over long distances in the Medieval World?

• Ships and boats

• Air travel

• Horses and carriages

• Roads and canals

What financial instruments were used to extend credits and tempt investors in the Medieval World?

• None of the above

• Both A and B

• Maritime insurance and shares in companies

• Credit notes and bills of exchange

Which Italian family was known for their well-established business in the Medieval World?

• The Viscontis

• The Medicis

• The Sforzas

• The Borgias

What unwanted side effect of global contact in the Medieval World is mentioned in the text?

• Rise of international trade posts

• Discovery of new lands

• Spread of diseases like the Black Death

• Increase in wealth for many

Who discovered the Cape Verde Islands in 1462?

• Vasco de Gama

• The Portuguese

• Christopher Columbus

• The Vikings