Pentathlon pg. 30-34

What significant event happened in 476 CE?

• The fall of the Eastern Roman Empire

• The beginning of the Renaissance

• The fall of the Western Roman Empire

• The start of the Industrial Revolution

What period is known as the 'Dark Ages'?

• The Renaissance

• The Middle Ages

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Enlightenment

What year is considered the worst year to be alive according to the text?

• 476 CE

• 536 CE

• 1450 CE

• 1500 CE

What did the weather conditions from 150 BCE to 250 CE feature?

• Hot and dry conditions

• Stable conditions and stable rainfall

• Cold and snowy conditions

• Unpredictable weather patterns

Which dynasty followed the Three Kingdoms period?

• Jin

• Sui

• Tang

• Song

What is a key feature of Chinese history in assessing how climate may have influenced stability?

• The Mandate of Heaven

• The Great Wall

• The Silk Road

• The Forbidden City

What did scholars determine about growth from around 2000 to 1600 BCE in China?

• It was a period of decline.

• It was influenced by a dry spell.

• It was marked by agricultural practices and a complex society.

• It was a time of war and conflict.

What did Europeans initially believe about the climate they encountered during exploration?

• It was the same as their own

• It was much warmer

• It was much colder

• It was unpredictable

What did the Little Ice Age demonstrate about the Earth's climate?

• It is always stable

• It can change significantly over time

• It is unaffected by human activity

• It is always getting warmer

What was one of the main effects of the Little Ice Age on the Northern Hemisphere?

• It became warmer

• It experienced significant cooling

• It remained unchanged

• It experienced constant storms