fast ripening rice picture. when 1270 in song dynasty
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Fast ripening rice
PICTURE
WHAT? A TYPE OF FAST-RIPENING RICE.
BECAUSE IT GREW AND RIPENED QUICKLY, THIS RICE ENABLED FARMERS TO GROW TWO OR EVEN THREE CROPS IN THE TIME IT WAS USE TO GROW JUST ONE.
WHEN•1270• IN SONG DYNASTY
IMPORTANCE
•BECAUSE THERE WAS PLENTY OF FOOD THAT CHINA GREW.
•To know how fastening-rice grew and how much did they have back then.
Multiple Choice Question During the dynasty, China’s population had been about 60
million. During the song, the farmers of China fed a country of more than 100 million people.Which of the following is the best reason for the dramatic population increase?
A.) Song rulers promoted large families in order to increase the size of their armies.B.) Agricultural advances, such as more land being cultivated and fast-ripening rice, made food plentiful.C.) Conquered people from outside territories relocated to China.D.) Medical advancements helped cure deadly diseases and made people healthier.