Quiz on the Black Plague

How was the Black Plague primarily spread?

• Through contaminated water

• Through fleas on rats

• Through airborne particles

• Through direct contact with infected people

What cultural change occurred due to the Black Plague?

• Decrease in religious beliefs

• Increase in themes of happiness in art

• Increase in themes of death and sadness in art

• Elimination of religious practices

What did many people believe the Black Plague was a punishment for?

• Political corruption

• Environmental destruction

• Sins

• Economic instability

What happened to trade routes after the Black Plague?

• They expanded

• They became safer

• They became dangerous

• They remained unchanged

What was a result of the economic instability caused by the Black Plague?

• Social harmony

• Social unrest

• Economic prosperity

• Decrease in labor costs

What did the Black Plague lead to in terms of crime?

• Decrease in crime

• No change in crime

• Increase in crime

• Elimination of crime

What did the arts and literature focus on after the Black Plague?

• The beauty of nature

• The delicate nature of life

• The strength of humanity

• The power of technology

How did the Black Plague affect the job market in Europe?

• It decreased wages

• It increased the number of workers

• It made labor more valuable

• It eliminated the need for workers

How did the Black Plague influence social structures?

• Strengthened traditional roles

• Weakened traditional social structures

• Eliminated social mobility

• Created new social classes

What became a necessary part of healthcare after the Black Plague?

• Vaccination

• Surgery

• Quarantine

• Herbal medicine