Question

the graph shows the populations of european cities between 100 ce and 1000 ce.
population of european cities
■100 ce ■1000 ce
what does the graph indicate about the change in urban populations during this time?
populations declined in some urban areas and rose in others.
populations declined in urban areas.
populations remained fairly stable.
populations rose in urban areas.

Explanation:

To determine the change in urban populations, we analyze the bar graph for Rome, Paris, and London between 100 CE (blue bars) and 1000 CE (orange bars).

• Rome: 100 CE population (blue) is much higher than 1000 CE (orange), so it declined.
• Paris: 100 CE population (blue) is higher than 1000 CE (orange), so it declined.
• London: 100 CE population (blue) is slightly higher than 1000 CE (orange), so it declined.

All three cities show a decline in population from 100 CE to 1000 CE.

Now we evaluate the options:

1. "Populations declined in some urban areas and rose in others." → Incorrect, as no city shows a rise.
2. "Populations declined in urban areas." → Correct, as Rome, Paris, and London (urban areas) all had population declines.
3. "Populations remained fairly stable." → Incorrect, as there is a clear decline.
4. "Populations rose in urban areas." → Incorrect, as all populations declined.

Answer:

B. Populations declined in urban areas.