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What was the approximate population of Europe in 1000 and 1200?
What was the approximate population of Europe in 1000 and 1200?
42 million and 62 million respectively
What was the impact of better food on human lifespan?
What was the impact of better food on human lifespan?
People lived 10 years longer by the thirteenth century compared to the eighth century
Why did women and girls have shorter lifespans compared to men?
Why did women and girls have shorter lifespans compared to men?
Men ate better food, leading to a longer lifespan
What led to the growth of periodic fairs and small marketing centers?
What led to the growth of periodic fairs and small marketing centers?
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What were the features of the towns that developed from marketing centers?
What were the features of the towns that developed from marketing centers?
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What were some common locations where towns grew around?
What were some common locations where towns grew around?
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How did the growth of agriculture in Europe contribute to the growth of population?
How did the growth of agriculture in Europe contribute to the growth of population?
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What was the primary purpose of the periodic fairs and small marketing centers that emerged during this time?
What was the primary purpose of the periodic fairs and small marketing centers that emerged during this time?
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What was the relationship between the growth of towns and the trade that emerged during this period?
What was the relationship between the growth of towns and the trade that emerged during this period?
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How did the fall of the Roman Empire impact the development of towns in Europe?
How did the fall of the Roman Empire impact the development of towns in Europe?
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What was the significance of the growth of towns in terms of governance and administration?
What was the significance of the growth of towns in terms of governance and administration?
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