Bubonic Plague (Black Death)

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Which of the following was NOT a direct result of the Black Plague? Scarcity of labor, Decrease in population, Decline of the influence of the church, Political reform

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Political reform

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The Black Plague was thought to be brought to Western Europe through the —

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trade routes

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How did the Black Death change the role of the Church in the lives of people during the 1300’s?

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Many began to question the power of their religious leaders.

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The Black Death was also known as the —

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Bubonic plague

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What disease decimated the population of much of Asia and Europe?

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the Black Death

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Because of the Black Death —

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people lost faith in the Church.

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What was a result of the Black Death of the fourteenth century?

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dramatic shortages of laborers and people throughout Europe

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What did NOT result from conditions after the Black Death? Options: the growth of towns and cities, the beginning of capitalism, a strengthening of Church authority, the gradual elimination of serfdom

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a strengthening of Church authority

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What did the scarcity of labor created by the Black Death cause?

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an increase in wages

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Who were the educated people during the Middle Ages? Options: church scholars, wealthy patrons, monarchs, knights

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church scholars