Trade & Economy

This puzzle introduces students to medieval economic systems and trade practices. Words such as “Barter,” “Guild,” “Serfdom,” and “Tenant” describe different aspects of medieval labor and class structure. Other terms like “Market,” “Artisan,” “Blacksmith,” and “Trade” highlight the commerce and craftsmanship that fueled medieval economies. Additionally, words like “Feudalism,” “Revenue,” and “Harvest” emphasize the financial systems of the time.

Solving this word search builds students’ understanding of economic terminology while strengthening spelling and word recognition skills. It supports historical literacy by providing insight into how medieval economies functioned. The activity also sharpens critical thinking as students search for terms related to production, trade, and taxation. Recognizing these words helps students analyze economic structures in both historical and modern contexts.

Word List: Barter, Guild, Serfdom, Tenant, Manor, Market, Artisan, Blacksmith, Trade, Coinage, Tax, Merchant, Feudalism, Harvest, Revenue.