Describe the environmental impact of intensive land use during the middle ages

During the Middle Ages farming was the basis of society. Every one of the feudal system - the lord, servants, and retainers - was supported by the income that came from farming. So the exploration of land was extremely important which caused a huge environmental impact.

The problem was that in that time there was no agricultural improvement, they did not know how to enrich the soil or how to do the proper rotation of crops, they used the system that cultivated 2/3 of the land and let the other third to rest. This caused a series of impacts such as climate changes, deforestation, and soil erosion.

the correct answer for the first is d

the correct answer is "c: merchants" and "e. soldiers".

the song dynasty was known as the first government in the world to introduce paper currency. it was also the first chinese government which established a permanent standing navy. finally, the first compass was introduced during this period of government.

all of these innovations heavily affected commerce in a positive way. printed money dynamize commerce within the borders of the empire due to an easier way to quantify value during the trade. the introduction of the compass trade routes to be faster. finally, the introduction of a standing navy regulate trade routes.

regarding military affairs, gunpowder was created during this period. this was a tremendous improvement that was widely utilized by the military in order to innovate in the manufacturing of weapons.