What was the primary reason for inviting German settlers to Banská Bystrica?
To establish trade routes
To mine copper
To build fortifications
To spread Christianity
Answer
German settlers were invited to Banská Bystrica by the Hungarian Árpád-kings to mine copper. The town's prosperity during the Middle Ages was primarily due to its copper mining industry.
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