World History

Document D: Trade Routes during the Late Middle Ages, Map

This map shows overland and sea trade routes during the late Middle Ages in Europe.

Document Analysis

1. How do you think Pope Urban II and the Crusades influenced the trade routes shown on this map?

2. Which cities shown on the map do you think were most affected by ideas from foreign lands?  Which cities were least affected by ideas from foreign lands? Explain.

3. What cities seemed to benefit the most from trade routes by sea? Explain.