1. 4/12/18 QOD What happened to Genghis Khan’s father?
Genghis Khan’s father was poisoned when he was a young child.
I can describe trade and towns in the Middle Ages.

2. Agenda 4/12/18 I can and QOD Agenda Trade and Towns Notes Trade Video
Life in the Cities WKST

3. Growth of Towns Greece and Rome had great towns/trade
Early Middle Ages – most people lived in the countryside
Eventually, towns began growing again
Nobles improved roads and safety
Technology produced more food and goods

4. Wealthy Trading Centers
Italian cities (Genoa, Pisa and Venice) became trading centers
Other cities began to specialize in goods
Flanders – Wool products
As trade flourished, merchants began demanding gold and silver again