The Black Death

How was the Black Death originally spread?

• Soldiers on the battle field during the Crusades caught the germ from their attackers.

• Rats came on boats from overseas and bit humans.

• It was airborne, meaning it was spread through the air.

• Fleas on infected rats bit them and then jumped onto onto humans and bit them.

What was an economic consequence of the Black Death?

• People became desperate and resorted to thievery.

• People were not concerned with trading or making money.

• The monarchy established "the need" edict and anyone who was sick could receive goods for free.

• Livestock that was used for food and wool died.

How was the Black Death spread over oceans?

• It came with conquered people.

• It resulted from missionary work in other lands.

• It followed trade routes.

• It was carried by birds.

What was a social effect of the Black Death?

• People worked together to care for the sick.

• People isolated themselves to only their families.

• People stayed away from one another.

• People congregated in churches to seek healing.

Where did the Black Plague, or the Bubonic Plague, start?

• It started in the Americas and was brought by boat to Eastern Europe by rats.

• It started in Central Asia and moved west along the Silk Road and reached Eastern Europe by 1343.

• It started in the Byzantine Empire and was brought to Europe during the Crusades.

• It started in cities and towns Western Europe and spread to West Africa and Central Asia.

The Bubonic Plague was responsible for the death of...

• nearly half the population of Europe.

• ten percent of the population of Europe.

• one third of the population of Europe.

• 75% of the population of Europe.

From what continent did the Bubonic Plague most likely come?

• Asia

• Africa

• North America

• South America

How did the spread of the Bubonic Plague impact the European economy?

• The economy grew as Europeans researched a cure.

• The economy shrank as medical costs increased.

• The economy grew as trade increased.

• The economy shrank as the workforce decreased.

According to the chart, what is the approximate decrease in the population of Europe as a result of the plague?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 90%

How did the Black Death have a positive impact on the economy of Europe?

• It decreased the demand for goods.

• It inspired the creation of labor unions.

• It brought an end to feudalism and increased the wages of average workers.

• It increased the number of consumers within the economy.