The Black Death: A Plague Upon Europe

In which continent did the Black Death primarily occur?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• America

Which of the following was a consequence of the Black Death?

• A) Decline in religious faith

• B) Growth of cities

• C) Expansion of empires

• D) Increase in literacy

Which of the following was not a consequence of the Black Death?

• A) Population decline

• B) Economic growth

• C) Social upheaval

• D) Labor shortages.

What does the map in the image illustrate?

• Major world trade routes in the 15th century

• Modern transportation networks

• Ancient empires

• Natural resources

What symptom is not associated with Septicemic plague?

• Shock

• Abdominal pain

• Headache

• Blackening of tissue

What was the size of the boil that developed on those infected?

• A pea

• A lentil

• A bean

• A grain of rice

What is the estimated number of people who died from the Black Death?

• 50 million

• 75 million

• 100 million

• 150 million

What was a consequence of the Black Death on the social structure?

• Strengthening of the feudal system

• Decline in feudal system

• Rise of new social classes

• Increase in social mobility

How did the Mongols spread the Bubonic plague?

• Living in close quarters

• Infested Rats

• Catapulting dead carcasses during battle

• Poisoned food

What two continents were the most affected by the Black Death?

• North America and Afirca

• Europe and Australia

• Asia and South America

• Europe and Asia