Black Death Flashcards
What was the Black Death?
The Black Death was a devastating global epidemic of bubonic plague that struck Europe and Asia in the 14th century.
Which bacterium caused the Black Death?
Yersinia pestis.
True or False: The Black Death was solely caused by rats.
False.
Fill in the blank: The Black Death is estimated to have killed approximately ___ million people in Europe.
25 million.
What year is commonly associated with the start of the Black Death in Europe?
1347.
Which trade route facilitated the spread of the Black Death?
The Silk Road.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a symptom of the Black Death? A) Fever B) Cough C) Swelling of lymph nodes D) All of the above
D) All of the above.
What were the social consequences of the Black Death?
A decline in population led to labor shortages, social upheaval, and changes in the feudal system.
True or False: The Black Death led to an increase in wages for laborers.
True.
What percentage of Europe’s population is estimated to have died from the Black Death?
About 30-60%.
Fill in the blank: The Black Death is also known as the ___ plague.
bubonic.
Which animal is primarily associated with the transmission of the plague bacterium?
Rats.
Short Answer: What role did fleas play in the spread of the Black Death?
Fleas on rats transmitted the Yersinia pestis bacterium to humans.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following groups faced persecution during the Black Death? A) Jews B) Muslims C) Christians D) All of the above
A) Jews.
True or False: The Black Death only affected urban areas.
False.
What was one of the main responses of communities to the Black Death?
Quarantine measures were implemented to control the spread of the disease.
Fill in the blank: The Black Death contributed to the decline of the ___ system in Europe.
feudal.
What impact did the Black Death have on the church’s authority?
It weakened the church’s authority as people questioned its ability to protect them.
Short Answer: How did the Black Death change labor relations in Europe?
It led to higher wages and better working conditions for laborers due to labor shortages.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a long-term effect of the Black Death? A) Population growth B) Economic decline C) Increased demand for labor D) Both B and C
D) Both B and C.
