Black Death Quiz SIFE

What was the Black Death?

• A type of influenza

• A pandemic of bubonic plague

• A war

• A drought

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DOK Level 1: Recall

In which century did the Black Death occur?

• 12th century

• 14th century

• 16th century

• 18th century

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which bacterium caused the Black Death?

• Escherichia coli

• Yersinia pestis

• Staphylococcus aureus

• Bacillus anthracis

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How was the Black Death primarily spread?

• Through contaminated water

• Through fleas on rats

• Through airborne particles

• Through direct contact with infected people

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which continent was most affected by the Black Death?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• South America

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Describe the impact of the Black Death on European population.

• It caused a slight decrease in population.

• It led to a significant increase in population.

• It resulted in a massive decline in population.

• It had no impact on the population.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Explain how the Black Death affected the economy of Europe.

• It led to economic growth.

• It caused a severe economic downturn.

• It had no effect on the economy.

• It led to the discovery of new trade routes.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What were some of the social changes that occurred in Europe as a result of the Black Death?

• Increased social mobility and changes in labor laws

• Decreased social mobility and stricter labor laws

• No changes in social structure

• Increased feudalism

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the role of trade routes in the spread of the Black Death.

• Trade routes had no role in the spread.

• Trade routes helped contain the spread.

• Trade routes facilitated the rapid spread.

• Trade routes were closed during the Black Death.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the effectiveness of the measures taken to control the Black Death.

• Highly effective

• Moderately effective

• Ineffective

• No measures were taken

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking