Environmental World History Questions

Answer both essay questions separate , no word count and no citations needed. PLEASE USE ATTACHMENTS PROVIDED no outside resources needed

1. The twelfth century witnessed the renewal of urban life in Western Europe. Identify one challenge faced by people living in medieval towns: why was this problematic? What was done (if anything) to try to address it? Was this successful?

2. The 14th century was a period during which Europeans in many ways encountered unprecedented difficulty. Identify one crisis that medieval Europeans experienced in this period: describe what it was and discuss how it impacted both the environment and people.