London: a Market for Goods (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What was London's unique status among European cities during the Tudor period?
What was London's unique status among European cities during the Tudor period?
Europe's largest city
What was London's approximate population by 1570?
What was London's approximate population by 1570?
86,000-100,000
Which region was the major grain-producing area supplying London?
Which region was the major grain-producing area supplying London?
East Anglia
Which London market specialized in cattle sales and livestock trading?
Which London market specialized in cattle sales and livestock trading?
Smithfield market
When were improvements made to the navigation of the River Thames?
When were improvements made to the navigation of the River Thames?
The 1540s
Which two major outports lost trade to London?
Which two major outports lost trade to London?
Bristol and Southampton
How many major guilds or livery companies organized London's main trades?
How many major guilds or livery companies organized London's main trades?
12
What monopoly did the Merchant Adventurers hold?
What monopoly did the Merchant Adventurers hold?
Cloth exports
What special advantage did the Hanseatic League enjoy in England?
What special advantage did the Hanseatic League enjoy in England?
Exemption from taxation
What was a key feature of joint-stock companies compared to earlier business forms?
What was a key feature of joint-stock companies compared to earlier business forms?
Investors shared risk and profit