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Which union of trading cities did Riga join in 1282?

In the exam (Latvian)

Kurai tirdzniecības pilsētu savienībai Rīga pievienojās 1282. gadā?

  1. athe Hanseatic LeagueHanzas savienībaiCorrect answer
  2. bthe Kalmar UnionKalmaras ūnijai
  3. cthe Union of LublinLublinas ūnijai

Why?

In 1282, Riga became a member of the Hanseatic League – a union of trading cities in Northern Europe. The Kalmar Union and the Union of Lublin were unions of states.

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