The Black Death Quiz

Why was Medieval Europe ideal for rats?

• It was cold and wet.

• There was a lot of garbage and filth.

• The people from Europe killed all the cats.

• The Holy Church ordered the protection of all rats.

The living conditions of the people were ...

• clean and wonderful.

• good because the church took care of them.

• awful, dirty, and filthy.

• exciting, because everyone wanted to join the Crusade.

The plague was called the "Black Death" because...

• dead bodies turned black

• the buboes were large black spots

• the rats were black

• people were burned

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.

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.

True or False: The Black Death had a negative impact on the feudal system of Europe

• True

• False

How was the Black Death spread?

• Rats and fleas

• Dogs and ticks

• Cats and Bats

• Birds