Little Ice Age Quiz

What was the Little Ice Age?

• A period of global warming

• A period of regional cooling

• A period of increased solar activity

• A period of volcanic eruptions

Which region was particularly affected by the Little Ice Age?

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Sahara Desert

• The North Atlantic region

• The Australian Outback

Who introduced the term 'Little Ice Age' into scientific literature?

• François E. Matthes

• Galileo Galilei

• Albert Einstein

• Isaac Newton

What was one of the proposed causes of the Little Ice Age?

• Increased human populations

• Deforestation

• Decreased solar activity

• Increased greenhouse gases

Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Little Ice Age in Europe?

• Increased agricultural productivity

• Colder winters

• Frost fairs on the River Thames

• Encroaching glaciers in the Swiss Alps

What was a cultural response to the Little Ice Age in Europe?

• Increased witchcraft trials

• Development of solar panels

• Construction of skyscrapers

• Invention of the steam engine

Which famous violinmaker produced instruments during the Little Ice Age?

• Antonio Stradivari

• Giuseppe Guarneri

• Jacob Stainer

• Niccolò Amati

What was a significant impact of the Little Ice Age on the Ottoman Empire?

• Increased trade with Europe

• Food shortages and famines

• Discovery of new continents

• Rise of the industrial revolution

Which of the following regions experienced increased glaciation during the Little Ice Age?

• The Swiss Alps

• The Amazon Basin

• The Great Plains

• The Sahara Desert

What was one of the effects of the Little Ice Age on North America?

• Severe winters reported by early settlers

• Discovery of gold

• Mild winters

• Increased agricultural output