In the Mid-Twelfth Century, Which of the Following Created a Subsistence

question 60

Multiple Choice

In the mid-twelfth century, which of the following created a subsistence crisis in Central Asia?

• A) A population boom put pressures on agricultural resources.
• B) An outbreak of plague caused widespread death among agricultural workers.
• C) A drop in the mean annual temperature led to agricultural problems.
• D) A sustained drought led to crop failure and other hardships.

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