Europe's Agricultural Revolution in 1000-1300
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What technological advancement made it easier and faster to prepare fields for planting during the European Agricultural Revolution?

  • The implementation of crop rotation
  • The use of oxen as draft animals
  • Wind-powered grain mills (correct)
  • The development of Bills of Exchange

    • What impact did the Agricultural Revolution in Europe have on the population between 1000-1300?

  • The population remained stagnant
  • The population decreased
  • The population tripled
  • The population doubled (correct)

    • Which group of people created a new middle class in Europe during this period?

  • Merchants, artisans, and traders (correct)
  • Peasants
  • Nobles
  • Farmers

    • What was one reason why forests were cleared and swamps drained during the European Agricultural Revolution?

    <p>To increase the amount of arable land for planting crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What system, involving crop rotation, was commonly used during the European Agricultural Revolution?

    <p>Field 1: plant grain; Field 2: plant legumes; Field 3: fallow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What financial instrument did merchants use to avoid carrying large amounts of money when traveling?

    <p>Bills of Exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the practice called when lenders charged merchants interest on borrowed money?

    <p>Usury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did underwriters do for merchants regarding shipments of goods?

    <p>Paid the merchants if the ship was lost or goods were damaged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did guilds play in city life during that period?

    <p>Were associations of skilled artisans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the increased use of money impact serfdom according to the text?

    <p>Caused the decline of serfdom and rise of tenant farmers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did many Jews become involved in the banking business during that period?

    <p>As a result of restrictions on Christians charging interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of protective high walls surrounding early towns mentioned in the text?

    <p>To protect against invasions and security threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

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