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Many cities were important in the middle ages for very different reasons. Some cities, such as Constantinople (modern day Istanbul) was important in defending the so-called "Christian" countries from Muslim invaders. Others, such as Paris or London, were important economic centers for their respective countries. Still other cities were (and still are) important religious sites, like Jerusalem and Mecca.
At its height, during the Middle Ages, Cordoba, the capital of a caliphate of the same name, was one of the largest cities in the world, with a population estimated to be around 400,000 people. It was also among the most important cultural centers of the world and also had the world's largest library.
Islam and Christianity
Christianity was important and almost forced people to believe in it or be killed. There were many crusades and battles in the name of Christianity during the Middle Ages.
Florence or Venice and Paris.
a. towns b. manors c. guild
They were both major centers of learning.
it made them centers of culture, business and powers during that time. Also made them centers of wealth and influence.
Cities were important economic centers. (Nova net, Grad point,)