Which Characteristic Was NOT Shared by Medieval Towns and Cities

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic was NOT shared by medieval towns and cities?

• A) Many received charters of liberties by the 1100s and 1200s.
• B) Their location near transportation routes was essential.
• C) They were food-producing, self-sufficient units, in which commerce was secondary.
• D) Many were revived Roman cities whose size and populations grew as trade increased.
• E) New towns or cities were begun at strategically viable locations.

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