10 Questions
What impact did the cooling phase during the Little Ice Age have on the growing season?
It shortened the normal growing season by up to two months
What were the staple crops that experienced a significant drop in production across Europe during the Little Ice Age?
Wheat and rye
What factor encouraged the existence of parasites that devastated crop growth during the Little Ice Age?
Snow on the ground late in the spring
What led to a shortage in usable crops during the Little Ice Age?
Inability of seeds to withstand extreme changes in weather and moisture
What was used as a substitute for hay to feed livestock during the Little Ice Age?
Straw or pine
What caused the mass hysteria-led witch hunt in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692?
Ergot blight fungus in grains
What was a consequence of the Black Death?
De-urbanization and separation of people
How did the Little Ice Age impact wine production?
Caused a decline in wine production
What was a common belief about the spread of the Black Death at the time?
Blamed on witches, astrology, or religious groups
What contributed to the decline of the feudal system after the Black Death?
Significant decrease in the workforce
Test your knowledge of the potential link between ergot blight and the Little Ice Age in Europe with this quiz. Explore the impact of overworked land and global climate cooling on grain production and population growth. Learn about the historical context and potential causes of the cooling phase during the late 13th century.
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