Research and Study: The Black Death

True or False: Despite the fact that the Black Death was widespread and deadly, it was not understood at the time how it started or how it spread.

• True

• False

Historians are always looking for clues, which makes historians similar to

• you tubers

• investigators

Historians make interpretations about events based on the _______________ they collect.

• evidence

• money

What would be the most helpful question to ask to learn the cause of the Black Death?

• Who was the most famous person who died from the plague?

• Why did many people die from the plague while others survived?

Eyewitnesses often have different accounts of events, so historians must

• determine only one account to be the truth.

• evaluate each account to discover the truth.

What is an assumption historians make when they evaluate a source of information?

• They know an expert will provide the most accurate information.

• They know a student who did research will be the most accurate source.

The text claims bloodletting is a good treatment for the plague and cured some cases. This an example of

• an error that was corrected with new evidence.

• a surprising claim that was proven to be accurate.

What would be the most helpful question a historian could ask to learn more about the cause of the Black Death?

• Where are the skeletons kept today?

• Why were all the bodies buried together?

Which statement best defines a relevant question?

• A relevant question relates to the topic at hand.

• A relevant question is interesting, unusual, or unique.

Darren is doing research on the Black Death for a paper. What would be the best choice as a source for information?

• a book of historical fiction about the Middle Ages

• a documentary filmed by an expert on the Black Death