The Hanseatic League: Europe's Medieval Trade Network

The Hanseatic League: Europe's Medieval Trade Network - Test

1. Which city is considered the founding city of the Hanseatic League?

A) Lübeck.
B) Bremen.
C) Hamburg.
D) Cologne.

2. What type of goods were commonly traded by the Hanseatic merchants?

A) Wool, grapes, and cattle.
B) Spices, silk, and ceramics.
C) Fish, timber, and cloth.
D) Gold, silver, and ivory.

3. What language did Hanseatic merchants commonly use for trade?

A) Low German.
B) Old Norse.
C) Middle English.
D) Latin.

4. Which modern country was home to key Hanseatic cities?

A) Germany.
B) France.
C) Sweden.
D) Italy.

5. What was the significance of the city of Bruges in relation to the Hanseatic League?

A) It was the capital of the League.
B) It was a vital trading hub.
C) It was an enemy city.
D) It was a landlocked city.

6. Which beverage was commonly traded by the Hanseatic League?

A) Wine.
B) Whiskey.
C) Beer.
D) Mead.

7. What weakened the power of the Hanseatic League in the 16th century?

A) The rise of nation-states and competition from other trade routes.
B) Expansion of the Ottoman Empire.
C) The fall of Constantinople.
D) The Black Plague.

8. What role did the city of Hanseatic Hamburg play?

A) It was a cultural center.
B) It was a major trading port.
C) It was a military base.
D) It was the League's headquarters.

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