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The Ergot Blight and Little Ice Age Quiz

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What impact did the cooling phase during the Little Ice Age have on the growing season?

It had no significant impact on the growing season

It extended the normal growing season by up to two months

It shortened the normal growing season by up to two months (correct)

It caused the growing season to remain unchanged

What were the staple crops that experienced a significant drop in production across Europe during the Little Ice Age?

Wheat and rye (correct)

Corn and rice

Potatoes and carrots

Barley and oats

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

Early harvest of crops

Use of modern seeds

Introduction of new farming techniques

Snow on the ground late in the spring (correct)

What led to a shortage in usable crops during the Little Ice Age?

Inability of seeds to withstand extreme changes in weather and moisture Signup and view all the answers

What was used as a substitute for hay to feed livestock during the Little Ice Age?

Straw or pine Signup and view all the answers

What caused the mass hysteria-led witch hunt in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692?

Ergot blight fungus in grains Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the Black Death?

De-urbanization and separation of people Signup and view all the answers

How did the Little Ice Age impact wine production?

Caused a decline in wine production Signup and view all the answers

What was a common belief about the spread of the Black Death at the time?

Blamed on witches, astrology, or religious groups Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to the decline of the feudal system after the Black Death?

Significant decrease in the workforce Signup and view all the answers