Which of the following contributed to the rise of cities in the high middle ages?

The answer to the question above is the increase in trade.
The increase in trade contributed to the rise of cities in the High Middle Ages. The High Middle Ages, also known as the High Medieval Period, started from AD 1000 which lasted until 1250. The Renaissance period of the 12th century happened during this age.

The hight increase of trade

Maybe a horizontal because its a pattern