The Hanseatic League: Europe's Medieval Trade Network

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A) It was a vital trading hub.
B) It was a landlocked city.
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) Wine.
C) Whiskey.
D) Beer.

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 Black Plague.
D) The fall of Constantinople.

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

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

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