By the thirteenth century, the primary merchants of northern Europe were the

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By the thirteenth century, the primary merchants of northern Europe were the Germans, who dominated trade through the Hanseatic League. The other options are not entirely incorrect, as they all played significant roles in northern European trade at different points in history (for example, the Vikings were prominent in earlier centuries). However, the question specifically asks about the thirteenth century, and by that time the Germans had established their dominance in the region.

By the Thirteenth Century, the Primary Merchants of Northern Europe