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Why did towns grow during the middle ages?
There are a number of reasons why towns grew during the Middle Ages. One was an increase in trade, and with it an increase in the numbers and prosperity of the mercantile class. Another was an increase in agricultural efficiency, which made it easier for a farmer to produce a crop, created a surplus of food, and made it possible for a greater part of the population to be doing non agricultural work. The increase in trade and pilgrimages both made better roads desirable, which made crossroads good places for markets. People travelled more. The growth of towns fueled itself by supplying an increasingly large group of tradesmen and craftsmen.
What responsibilities did the pesents have in the middle ages?
To serve under the feudal system, and grow the crops ect.
From the list of options below choose the factors influencing why towns began to grow in Medieval England?
Trade, of course. As trade grew and more goods were able to be brought in and out of one city, the city grew.
Why did trade cause growth of cities during the middle ages?
There are many natural spots in cities and towns to grow: sometimes it is because there is a river, other times it is because the area has good soil, or on a trade route, so people begin to stay in these places. In the middle ages many towns began because a manor or castle was there to protect them. Again, the reason for the castle was because the area was on a trade route or overlooked a valley that was considered important.More:One of the important changes that took place in medieval Europe was the growth of towns and cities. This did not result from geography alone, but because of a number of very important other factors.The agricultural advances of the Early Middle Ages meant that the peasants could support more people. These inventions included the horse collar, which made it possible for a horse to pull greater loads for longer times without tiring, horse shoes, and the heavy plow. They also included European style wheel barrows, the three field system of crop rotation, and about twenty new crops that were introduced from the East.Another set of factors included more stable governments and an end to the Age of Migrations and the raids by Vikings.The introduction of a system of roads for pilgrims, protected by monks who were also knights, benefited not only the people who travelled on pilgrimage, but merchants, who began to trade across land. Foreign trade was also good at times. These things made towns and cities more important.Guilds arose, and took an active role in the local economies and governments. They quickly took control of some towns, making them free towns or cities within monarchies, or actual independent city states. These also made towns and cities more important.A number of kings fostered the growth of towns and cities. Towns were distinguished from villages by the fact that they had royal charters allowing them to have permanent markets. They were chosen for this based on location, which sometimes meant that they were at good ports or river crossings, but sometimes meant that they were a good distance from other markets so they would serve the local population without causing undue competition.There were a lot of technological advances in the Middle Ages that gave rise to manufacturing, such as new looms, spinning wheels, paper mills, blast furnaces, harbor cranes, and so on. Some of these required towns or cities to have a dense enough population to make them practicable.Universities were opening. These institutions, which were sometimes operated by the Church, but as often were either state supported or independent, brought people together in the cities where they existed, increasing the population.
Are the Middle Ages the same as the stone ages?
No. Let me expand that a bit. The "stone age" is the period before people learned to work metal. There are a number of division and subdivision as various technologies developed, but in general it means, at least in the context of Europe, before 5500 BCE. The Middle Ages are much later. It can refer in general to anytime from the collapse of the classical civilizations of the ancient world in Europe, through the start of the renaissance. There are different interpretations as to where exactly to draw the line, some date it from the fall of rome in 410 CE, others to 500 CE. Very roughly the middle ages last until 1500 CE, although the Renaissance was underway in parts of Europe before that. The early middle ages, sometimes called the Dark Ages, are from the start of the middle ages,where ever you date that, to about the year 1000. This is a period of decreased population, diminished city life, decay and almost end of long distance trade and money economy, and a nearly total loss of literacy outside of the church. There is something of a reboot around the year 1000, and things start to improve. Very gradually, cities grow, the economy improve, a merchant and urban class begins to develop. The period from 1000 to about 1200CE is known as the Central Middle Ages, The period from 1200 to 1500 is what most people think of when they hear "middle ages". This is the age of armored knights, chivalry, Chaucer, the medieval romances, the great Cathedrals, it is the setting of stories like Robin Hood and Ivanhoe. While still an agrarian society with a low literacy rate, this period has a vibrant urban culture, art, literature, and architecture we still consider inspirational. There is also a solid money economy with long distance trade. This period is called the "High Middle Ages".
Why did towns in trade grow in the Middle Ages?
Because it DID !!!
How did trade and commerce grow during middle ages?
Increased Growth Of Towns And Cities ....
How did trade and commerce grow during the middle ages?
Increased Growth Of Towns And Cities ....
Did medieval cities grow as a trade develop?
Not really. Trade actually declined during the Middle Ages. The Middle Ages started because of the decline of trade, law and order vanishing, and education almost disappearing, which is why some people refer to the Middle Ages as the "Dark Ages."
What made the towns rise in the middle ages?
Medieval towns were villages that grew. The villages that grew into towns were mostly at crossroads, bridges, harbors, or the farthest point a ship could go up a river.
Why did towns that were on major trade routes grow?
Muslims Traders
Why did towns grow during the middle ages?
There are a number of reasons why towns grew during the Middle Ages. One was an increase in trade, and with it an increase in the numbers and prosperity of the mercantile class. Another was an increase in agricultural efficiency, which made it easier for a farmer to produce a crop, created a surplus of food, and made it possible for a greater part of the population to be doing non agricultural work. The increase in trade and pilgrimages both made better roads desirable, which made crossroads good places for markets. People travelled more. The growth of towns fueled itself by supplying an increasingly large group of tradesmen and craftsmen.
The growth of trade within Europe caused what?
The growth of trade in europe caused towns to grow by markets
How did cities and trademarks grow for Islams in the middle ages?
Trade marks grew by something called an abark. It allowed you to print and advertise something. it was created by Aaroth Ecoroga
In the middle ages what were apple orchards used for?
they were used to grow apples.
Did they have bananas in the Middle Ages?
Yes they had bananas in the middle ages. However since they grow in Central and South Amaerica and tropical islands I doubt they had them in Europe.
What kind of jobs did children do in the middle ages?
to grow up and mature and be adults
