HISTORY
MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN EUROPE
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A surplus of crops
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The specialization of crafts
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Revival of long-distance trade
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The growth of the manor
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Detailed explanation-1: -By the High Middle Ages, towns were growing again. One reason for their growth was improvements in agriculture. Farmers were clearing forests and adopting better farming methods. As a result, they had a surplus of crops to sell in town markets.
Detailed explanation-2: -The economic prosperity of the class helped in the development of cities in medieval Europe. East-west contact also encouraged trade and commerce. As a result, art and crafts centers were established. In course of time, these centers became towns.
Detailed explanation-3: -The most important economic activity in a medieval town was trade.
Detailed explanation-4: -The medieval European cities were not similar to the modern cities. They were generally small in size, the roads of these cities were narrow and unhygienic. The buildings were built of wood and were thatched with hay. More items