Ch10 Flashcards
Bench; the table of the moneychangers
Banca
men experienced in judging the approximate value of coins
Moneychangers
A price that included the cost of materials, fair return for the labor extended
Just Price
A legal document that outlined the privileges granted to a town by a feudal lord
Charter
organizations whose primary function was to regulate the business activity of a given town
Guilds
First class in a craft guild; lived in the home of a master
Apprentice
second class of a craft guild; a day laborer
Journeyman
Primarily composed of merchants, bankers, craftsmen, and skilled laborers
Middle Class
Road that brought China into direct contact with the Greek and Roman civilizations
Silk Road
Places where merchants could meet and exchange their goods
Markets/Fairs
An item that is not necessary for living, but is deemed as highly-desired within a culture or society
Luxury Items
A gold coin minted in the city of Florence
Florin