Well, it is like the Biblical story about the Tower of Babylon - in the beginning, there was only one language and all the people in the world spoke it. However, because of many disputes and quarrels, they all separated and created numerous new languages. The same thing happened in the real world (if you don't believe in what the Bible says) - there used to be Proto-Indo-European language, but over time, it developed many new languages as people grew apart and created new nations.
Same as other, New Rulers, Assassinations, People's Outrage
<span>This is true. During the Middle Ages merchants saw an increase in influence and wealth. As more and more towns and cities began to emerge during this time, it became important for towns to set up local and long distance trade. The merchants were the ones who were willing to travel short and long distance to conduct trade and create economic expansion. Rural places could trade with urban places because of merchants and some merchants went on to hold high positions in towns due to their helpfulness.</span>
