Rise of Towns

Which of the following contributed to the rise of cities in the High Middle Ages?

• Increase in trade

• Decline in food supply

• Decrease in technological developments

• Rise of the peasant class

What was a guild?

• a feudal estate belonging to a vassal

• a group of merchants or craftspeople

• a system, spirit, or custom of medieval knighthood

• relating to soldiers, armies, or war

As cities and towns grew and trade increased, the _____ became more powerful and influential.

• knights and lords

• merchants and artisans

• freemen and serfs

• vassals and peasants

Which of the following was a key factor in the development of towns during the Middle Ages?

• A) Agricultural advancements

• B) Decline of the church

• C) Decrease in population

• D) Isolation from trade routes

What role did the Black Death play in the rise of towns?

• A) It led to a decrease in urbanization

• B) It caused a labor shortage that increased wages

• C) It strengthened the feudal system

• D) It had no impact on towns

Which architectural feature became prominent in towns during the medieval period?

• A) Skyscrapers

• B) Gothic cathedrals

• C) Roman aqueducts

• D) Baroque palaces

What was the primary purpose of a medieval town charter?

• A) To establish a university

• B) To grant rights and privileges to townspeople

• C) To build a castle

• D) To organize a crusade

Which of the following was a common characteristic of medieval towns?

• A) Wide, open streets

• B) High walls for protection

• C) Lack of marketplaces

• D) Absence of guilds

How did the Crusades indirectly contribute to the rise of towns?

• A) By decreasing trade routes

• B) By increasing demand for Eastern goods

• C) By isolating Europe

• D) By reducing the population

What was a burgess in the context of medieval towns?

• A) A type of building

• B) A town official or representative

• C) A religious leader

• D) A military commander