Crusades & Black Plague

Draw a picture representing something you learned about The Black Plague

Which of the following areas was not affected by The Black Plague?

• Asia

• Europe

• North America

Where is it believed The Black Plague began?

• Europe

• China

• India

• Africa

Who fought in The Crusades from 1096-the 13th Century?

• Chinese

• Christians

• Muslims

• Hindu

Which of the following is not one symptom of The Black Plagues

• Bleeding Internally

• Large swellings on the skin that would split open

• Severe chest pains

• Seizures

What were the Christians and Muslims fighting for during The Crusades?

• Control of Holland

• Control of Holy Land

• Control of Northern Africa

• Control of trade routes to Europe

How did The Black Plague spread to humans?

• Fleas carrying the plague from rats

• Consumption of plague ridden animals like rats and bats

• As an experiment that spread to those working in a lab

• Consumption of poisoned food

Which of the following choices best describes the route that The Black Plague spread? Use the map to help.

• Spread along trade routes from Europe to Asia

• Spread along sea routes from the New World to Europe

• Spread along trade routes from China to Europe

• Began in Africa and spread along trade routes to Europe and Asia