Europe's Little Ice Age Impact on Agriculture

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What was one of the main reasons for the population growth in Europe before the 14th century?

Abundance of fertile land (correct)

Advances in agricultural techniques

Increased importation of food

Favorable climatic conditions

What was the approximate temperature change during the Little Ice Age?

3 degrees Celsius

1 degree Celsius (correct)

10 degrees Celsius

5 degrees Celsius

How did the cooling phase affect the growing season?

The growing season was shortened by up to two months (correct)

The growing season was shortened by up to six months

The growing season remained unchanged

The growing season was extended by up to two months

Which of the following crops were staples in Europe during the Little Ice Age?

Wheat and rye Signup and view all the answers

What did farmers use as a substitute for hay to feed livestock during the Little Ice Age?

Straw or pine Signup and view all the answers

When did the famine begin to spread across Europe?

Around 1315 Signup and view all the answers

What caused the existence of parasites that devastated crop growth during the Little Ice Age?

Snow on the ground late in spring Signup and view all the answers

During the Little Ice Age, what impact did the weather have on the production of wine?

It caused a decline in wine production due to farm destruction. Signup and view all the answers

What was a common method used to treat the plague during the outbreak of the Black Death?

Draining swollen places Signup and view all the answers

How did people living in towns and cities contribute to the spread of the plague during the Black Death outbreak?

Living very close together Signup and view all the answers

What consequence of the Little Ice Age led to a trend of de-urbanization?

Population decline Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the Black Death have on the feudal system?

It initiated the decline of the feudal system as peasants gained more freedom and land. Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the Black Death have on labor costs?

Labor costs skyrocketed due to a significant decrease in the workforce. Signup and view all the answers

How did people attempt to protect themselves from the Black Death?

By giving possessions and land to the Church in exchange for protection. Signup and view all the answers

Why did some individuals doubt the healing power of clergy against illnesses during the time of the Black Death?

They observed that clergy members were also contracting illnesses. Signup and view all the answers

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