The Little Ice Age put an end to a period of flourishing ____________ in Ming Dynasty China.
A) wine making
B) plant domestication
C) astronomical science
D) ship building and maritime exploration

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The Little Ice Age caused a decline in temperature and precipitation which led to harsher winters and shorter summers, making it more difficult for ships to navigate and explore. As a result, shipbuilding and maritime exploration in China declined during this time.

The Little Ice Age Put an End to a Period