7.36 The Black Death

What is another name for the Black Death?

• The Bubonic Plague

• The Red Plague

• The Yellow Fever

• The Blue Cholera

What was the Black Death caused by?

• A bacterium spread by fleas and rats

• A fungus

• A virus

• A parasite

How many people did the Black Death kill around the world?

• 50 million

• 10 million

• 25 million

• 100 million

What was the main cause of the spread of the Black Death during the Middle Ages?

• Poor sanitation

• Lack of medicine

• Fleas & Rats

• Climate change

Where did the Black Death originate?

• Europe

• Africa

• South America

• Central Asia

How did the Black Death spread to Europe?

• Through migration

• Through ocean currents

• Through air travel

• Through trade routes

What was the biggest impact of the Black Death on European society?

• Economic growth

• Social stability

• Technological advancement

• Suffering and fear as society broke down

What did some Christian people mistakenly believe about the cause of the Black Death?

• It was caused by witches

• It was a natural disaster

• It was caused by Jewish people

• It was a punishment from God

What was the long-term impact of the Black Death on European society?

• Transformation of the continent

• Decreased trade

• Stagnation of the economy

• Increased self-sufficiency

What did merchants and workers do in response to the Black Death?

• Invested in healthcare

• Increased trade

• Fled to the countryside

• Expanded their businesses