What effect did the development of trade have on the settlement patterns in medieval times

Trade had a very big influence in medieval times. Thanks to trade, the medieval people had access to markets which contained goods that came from other parts of the world. Also, trade in the Medieval Era was responsible for the development of many cities in Northern Europe, such as Florence in Italy.

Goods that were not from Europe became common such as silk, spices, and different foods. All of this created different patterns of behavior, people got used to eating and use those things that came from other countries and cultures started to mix.

Also, the need for new goods pushed the International Trade which eventually led to the discovery of new lands such as the Americas.

d. dr. francis collins

the option which was not a function of missionaries in the northwest was the first one - they established posts for trading furs and other goods.

missionaries were sent around the world to spread religion and their knowledge and others - they were not merchants who sold furs and other goods.