A Major Source of Mechanical Power in Medieval Europe After

question 38

Multiple Choice

A major source of mechanical power in medieval Europe after 1050 was the:

• A)four-wheeled cart,which was pulled by horse or oxen.
• B)water mill,which was used to grind grain,crush paper pulp,and press oil.
• C)windmill,which was used primarily to process cloth.
• D)steam engine,which was used to produce cloth goods.
• E)open-hearth furnace,which was used to forge iron.

Recognize the core concepts of economics: opportunity cost, marginalism, and efficient markets.

Learn about the historical significance of the Industrial Revolution.

Grasp the role of economics in analyzing decision-making by individuals and societies.

Understand the concept of opportunity cost in different scenarios.

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