The Hanseatic League: Europe's Medieval Trade Network

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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