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The Hanseatic League: Europe's Medieval Trade Network
Contributed by: Hayward
  • 1. Which city is considered the founding city of the Hanseatic League?
A) Hamburg.
B) Bremen.
C) Cologne.
D) Lübeck.
  • 2. What type of goods were commonly traded by the Hanseatic merchants?
A) Wool, grapes, and cattle.
B) Fish, timber, and cloth.
C) Gold, silver, and ivory.
D) Spices, silk, and ceramics.
  • 3. What language did Hanseatic merchants commonly use for trade?
A) Latin.
B) Low German.
C) Old Norse.
D) Middle English.
  • 4. Which modern country was home to key Hanseatic cities?
A) Germany.
B) Italy.
C) France.
D) Sweden.
  • 5. What was the significance of the city of Bruges in relation to the Hanseatic League?
A) It was an enemy city.
B) It was the capital of the League.
C) It was a vital trading hub.
D) It was a landlocked city.
  • 6. Which beverage was commonly traded by the Hanseatic League?
A) Beer.
B) Mead.
C) Wine.
D) Whiskey.
  • 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 major trading port.
B) It was the League's headquarters.
C) It was a cultural center.
D) It was a military base.
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