The Black Death and the Growth of Trade and Cities

Question 1

Why did towns and cities begin popping up across Europe?

Accepted Answer

to be close to trade and transport, because of a shift away from feudalism

Question 2

In what year did serious persecution of the Jews begin?

Accepted Answer

1349

Question 3

In what year did the plague reach Sicily?

Accepted Answer

1347

Question 4

How long roughly did the medieval plague epidemic last in Europe?

Accepted Answer

25 years

Question 5

How did the discovery of new sea routes improve trade in medieval times?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 6

Why did Marco Polo's adventures create such interest in Europe on his return?

Accepted Answer

He had brought back new goods, People were curious about the 'new' places he'd been to

Question 7

Why were medieval people prepared to take great risks in the interest of trade?

Accepted Answer

curiosity & the desire to change the culture of'primitives', To claim new lands and to increase their wealth

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