What was the role of trade in the growth of medieval towns?
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Correct answer: Trade encouraged markets, artisans and urban life
Trade brought buyers, sellers and transported goods together, encouraging permanent markets and specialised occupations. Artisans, merchants, money handlers and service providers gathered around such centres, increasing urban activity and population. Trade did not destroy all towns, have no effect or exist only in forests; therefore the broad economic explanation in A is correct.
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Trade encouraged markets, artisans and urban life
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Trade brought buyers, sellers and transported goods together, encouraging permanent markets and specialised occupations. Artisans, merchants, money handlers and service providers gathered around such centres, increasing urban activity and population. Trade did not destroy all towns, have no effect or exist only in forests; therefore the broad economic explanation in A is correct.
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This is a Class 12 History question. Chapter: Kings, Farmers and Towns. Topic: trade.
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