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WorksheetsClimate Change and 17th Century Crisis Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What was the period of global cooling between 1300 and 1850 known as?
The Great Freeze
The Little Ice Age
The Frozen Era
The Chilly Period
What was a consequence of the Little Ice Age?
Increased crop yields
Decreased frequency of famine
Stunted tree growth
Decreased glacier size
What is the theory of the General 17th Century Crisis attributed to?
Religious disputes only
Climate change only
Both climate change and other factors
Political conflicts only
What was a problem faced by the late Ming Dynasty?
Effective rulers
Abundant harvests
Corrupt officials
Low taxes
What was the result of the Bohemian Protestants Revolt?
Protestant dominance
Catholic victory
Thirty Years' War
Peaceful resolution
What was the main outcome of the Peace of Westphalia?
Strengthened Habsburgs
recognized Europe as a group of independent states
Weakened France
Decreased population
What did people at the time blame for the crises they witnessed?
Religious disputes
Political conflicts
Climate change
Witches
What was a main cause of the decline in global temperatures during the Little Ice Age?
Deforestation
Increased solar activity
CO2 emissions
Volcanic eruptions
What impact did the Little Ice Age have on livestock and harvests?
Decreased frequency of famine
Livestock died
Successful harvests
Increased livestock survival
What was the result of the Manchus invading China in 1644?
Successful Chinese resistance
Ming Dynasty's collapse
Koxinga's victory
Qing Dynasty's collapse
What was the conflict over in the Thirty Years' War?
Political dominance
Territorial expansion
Economic resources
Religion, land, power
What was the reason for the peak in witch trials in 17th century Europe?
Political conflicts
Religious disputes
Pandemics
Extreme weather
