Question

Medieval Europe

Year
Population in Millions
1340
73.5
1450
50
Which factor explains the data illustrated in this table?


A. Effects from the out brakes of the Black Death

B. Urban growth encouraged by the Catholic Church

C. Political instability caused by the Crusades

D. Migration after the fall of the Roman Empire

Answer 1

The population grew in medieval Europe largely due to climate change. As things warmed up, farms were able to produce more food, and people were able to circumvent diseases much easier. Additionally, political conditions from invasions had calmed quite a bit, leaving less violence.