Question

The graph shows the populations of European cities between 100 CE and 1000 CE.

Bar graph showing the population in thousands for the cities of Rome, Paris, and London in 100 C E versus 1000 C E. Rome is 450,000 in 100 C E and 50,000 in 1000 C E. Paris is 75,000 in 100 C E and 25,000 in 1000 C E. London is 75,000 in 100 C E and 50,000 in 1000 C E.

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.

Answer 1

Populations declined in urban areas.

All three cities shown fell in population between 100 CE and 1000 CE (Rome 450k → 50k, Paris 75k → 25k, London 75k → 50k).