When a knight or peasant needed a tool or some other household goods,
they went to the workshops of different craftsmen.
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What
did peasants give craftsmen in exchange for they goods they bought?
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Workshops and markets
appeared in castles and fortresses. It was also
important that some trade route or sea (on which a port could be built)
was nearby.
Once there were a certain number of workshops and houses a place was
called a city. Cities were given names and special rights.
A mayor and city governement were also chosen.
EXERCISE
Here are some medieval craftsmen's signs. Write under each one what work
their owners did!
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Draw signs for a blacksmith, a boatman and a coachman below.