Black Death and the Crusades

Which of the following was an outcome for peasants in Europe after the Black Death c. 1340 CE?

• wages went down
• more land was available and wages increased
• social unrest decreased

How did the plague increase the power of the common people?

• Sick people moved into the castles
• Lords were more likely to die from it
• It created a shortage of workers

Which group got blamed for the plague in some areas of Europe?

• Catholics
• Christians
• Jews
• Muslims

The most likely place to be infected by the Black Death would be

• Deserts
• Manors
• Cities
• Castles

How did the plague affect the Feudal economy of Europe?

• Feudalism remained unchanged
• Feudalism was made stronger
• Labor shortages ended feudalism, serfs and peasants demand higher pay
• Feudalism ended because all peasants died

The crusades were wars between Christians and 

• Hindus
• Buddhists
• Muslims
• Catholics

The Crusades had the accidental benefit of

• Spreading Bubonic Plague
• improving the European economy
• helping to strengthen feudalism
• Christian victory over Muslims

Feudal societies are generally characterized by

• an emphasis on social order 
• a representative government
• many economic opportunities
• the protection of political rights

In Europe, a long-term effect of the Crusades was

• the strengthening of the feudal system 
• the adoption of Islamic religious practices 
• an increased demand for goods from the East 
• increased European isolation 

Which statement best describes the result of the Crusades?

• Europeans maintained a lasting control over much of the Middle East 
• Islamic influence dominated Europe 
• Europeans developed tolerance of Non-Christian religions 
• trade between Europe and the Middle East was expanded