The Black Death Flashcards
What was the Black Death?
A devastating global epidemic of bubonic plague that struck Europe and Asia in the 14th century.
True or False: The Black Death was caused by a virus.
False
What bacterium is responsible for the Black Death?
Yersinia pestis
Fill in the blank: The Black Death reached Europe in the year _____.
1347
What percentage of Europe’s population is estimated to have died from the Black Death?
30-60%
Which method of transmission was primarily responsible for the spread of the Black Death?
Fleas on rats
What were the symptoms of the bubonic plague?
Swollen lymph nodes, fever, chills, and weakness.
True or False: The Black Death led to significant social and economic changes in Europe.
True
What was a common response of communities to the Black Death?
Quarantines and isolation of the sick.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Black Death?
A) Labor shortages
B) Increased wages
C) Decrease in trade
D) Population growth
D) Population growth
What role did trade play in the spread of the Black Death?
Trade routes facilitated the movement of infected fleas and rats.
Fill in the blank: The Black Death is also known as the _____ Plague.
Bubonic
What year did the Black Death officially end?
The epidemic did not have a specific end year but is generally considered to have declined by the early 1350s.
True or False: The Black Death had no impact on the Catholic Church’s authority.
False
What was one of the long-term effects of the Black Death on European society?
A shift in power from the nobility to the working class.
Fill in the blank: The Black Death was part of a larger pandemic known as the _____ pandemic.
Justinianean
What did many people believe caused the Black Death?
Supernatural forces, bad air (miasma), or punishment from God.
Multiple Choice: Which region experienced the highest death toll during the Black Death?
A) Asia
B) Europe
C) Africa
D) North America
B) Europe
What was the significance of the flagellant movement during the Black Death?
It was a religious response where people publicly whipped themselves to atone for sins.
True or False: The Black Death was only a single outbreak.
False
What was one medical treatment used during the Black Death?
Bloodletting or the use of leeches.
Fill in the blank: The Black Death caused widespread _____ and fear across Europe.
Panic
What was the impact of the Black Death on the feudal system?
It weakened the feudal system due to labor shortages.
What famous literary work was inspired by the events of the Black Death?
The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a common misconception about the Black Death?
A) It was spread by rats
B) It was a punishment from God
C) It only affected the poor
D) It was caused by bad air
C) It only affected the poor
What was the role of quarantine during the Black Death?
To isolate the sick and prevent the spread of the disease.
