The Hanseatic League: Europe's Medieval Trade Network

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. 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 an enemy city.
C) It was the capital of the League.
D) It was a landlocked city.

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

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

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

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

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