Medieval European Demographics
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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?

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?

Men ate better food, leading to a longer lifespan

What led to the growth of periodic fairs and small marketing centers?

<p>Peasants having surplus grain to sell needed a place to sell and buy tools and cloth</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the features of the towns that developed from marketing centers?

<p>A town square, a church, roads, shops, homes, and an office for town governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some common locations where towns grew around?

<p>Large castles, bishops' estates, or large churches</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the growth of agriculture in Europe contribute to the growth of population?

<p>The growth of agriculture led to better food, which in turn led to a longer lifespan, resulting in an increase in population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the periodic fairs and small marketing centers that emerged during this time?

<p>The primary purpose was to provide a place for peasants to sell their surplus grain and buy tools and cloth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the relationship between the growth of towns and the trade that emerged during this period?

<p>As agriculture increased, towns grew, and trade also emerged, as merchants built shops and homes in these towns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the fall of the Roman Empire impact the development of towns in Europe?

<p>The fall of the Roman Empire led to the decline and desertion of towns, which later began to grow again from the eleventh century.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the growth of towns in terms of governance and administration?

<p>The growth of towns led to the establishment of offices where those who governed the town could meet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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