Black Death

During what years did the black death occur?

• 1347-1351

• 500-1500

• 1919-1924

• 200-2019

Where did the black death start before it came to Europe?

• North America

• Asia

• Africa

• South America

About how many people died within the five years of the black death in Europe?

• 2-5 million

• 25- 35 million

• 2,000- 5,000

• Everyone in Europe died

Fleas who lived on black rats helped to spread the plague?

• True

• False

Which are symptoms of the black death?

• vomiting

• high fever

• black and purple spots on skin

• swollen lymph nodes in the neck and armpits

How did life change for the people that did survive the Black Death?

• More food for those who survived

• People starved because there was a lack of food

• Lords refused to pay peasants for work

• Peasants could demand more pay because there were so few workers

What happened to peoples feelings toward the church after the Black Death?

• People trusted the church more.

• People thought that the church was perfect because no clergy died.

• People lost faith in the church.

• Everyone quit believing in God

What is another name for the Black Death?

• Small pox

• Bubonic Plague

• Flu

• Spanish influenza