The Black Death Flashcards

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Q

What was the Black Death?

A

A devastating global epidemic of bubonic plague that struck Europe and Asia in the 14th century.

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True or False: The Black Death was caused by a virus.

A

False

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3
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What bacterium is responsible for the Black Death?

A

Yersinia pestis

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4
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Fill in the blank: The Black Death reached Europe in the year _____.

A

1347

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5
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What percentage of Europe’s population is estimated to have died from the Black Death?

A

30-60%

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Which method of transmission was primarily responsible for the spread of the Black Death?

A

Fleas on rats

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What were the symptoms of the bubonic plague?

A

Swollen lymph nodes, fever, chills, and weakness.

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True or False: The Black Death led to significant social and economic changes in Europe.

A

True

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9
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What was a common response of communities to the Black Death?

A

Quarantines and isolation of the sick.

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10
Q

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

A

D) Population growth

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What role did trade play in the spread of the Black Death?

A

Trade routes facilitated the movement of infected fleas and rats.

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Fill in the blank: The Black Death is also known as the _____ Plague.

A

Bubonic

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What year did the Black Death officially end?

A

The epidemic did not have a specific end year but is generally considered to have declined by the early 1350s.

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True or False: The Black Death had no impact on the Catholic Church’s authority.

A

False

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What was one of the long-term effects of the Black Death on European society?

A

A shift in power from the nobility to the working class.

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16
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Fill in the blank: The Black Death was part of a larger pandemic known as the _____ pandemic.

A

Justinianean

17
Q

What did many people believe caused the Black Death?

A

Supernatural forces, bad air (miasma), or punishment from God.

18
Q

Multiple Choice: Which region experienced the highest death toll during the Black Death?
A) Asia
B) Europe
C) Africa
D) North America

19
Q

What was the significance of the flagellant movement during the Black Death?

A

It was a religious response where people publicly whipped themselves to atone for sins.

20
Q

True or False: The Black Death was only a single outbreak.

21
Q

What was one medical treatment used during the Black Death?

A

Bloodletting or the use of leeches.

22
Q

Fill in the blank: The Black Death caused widespread _____ and fear across Europe.

23
Q

What was the impact of the Black Death on the feudal system?

A

It weakened the feudal system due to labor shortages.

24
Q

What famous literary work was inspired by the events of the Black Death?

A

The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio.

25
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
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What was the role of quarantine during the Black Death?
To isolate the sick and prevent the spread of the disease.