The Black Death

Open Ended

Create a CLAIM for the following question, “Did the Black Death strengthen or weaken the kingdoms of Europe?”

Open Ended

REASON: IN YOUR OWN WORDS why is the claim/argument you created the best?

Remember, your claim should be about the plague strengthening or weakening the kingdoms of Europe. Your reason should be defending your choice.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the bubonic plague?

• Bleeding inside the body was a possible symptom of the plague.

• Other plagues had broken out before.

• The plague could infect the victim’s blood or lungs.

• Physical contact was necessary to spread the plague.

Multiple Choice

About what proportion of Europe’s 14th-century population died as a result of outbreaks of the bubonic plague?

• one-tenth

• one-quarter

• one-third

• one-half

Multiple Choice

Which practice is an example of the poor hygienic practices in the Middle Ages?

• frequent bathing

• the religious act of self-punishment

• the dumping of garbage and waste in the street

• the washing of clothes and linens in nearby rivers

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a way the Black Death changed society?

• Since nobody knew the Black Death was contagious, everyone continued helping each other.

• Many of these animals also became infected with the Black Death.

• Some people began to turn away from religion.

• Some people believed that the plague was a punishment from God.

Multiple Choice

Which change in the economy of Europe was a result of outbreaks of the bubonic plague?

• an overall decrease in prices

• an increase in trade throughout the continent

• a dramatic decrease in the cost and availability of land

• a sharp increase in the demand for and cost of laborers

Open Ended

What is a piece of EVIDENCE from the presentation that proves your initial claim to be true?

Sentence Stem: According to the presentation, "__."

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Clearly EXPLAIN how your evidence supports your orginal claim.

Sentence Stem: In other words ___.