Black Death Exit Ticket

Where did the Black Death originate?

• Europe

• Central Asia

• Africa

• North America

What was the primary carrier of the Black Death?

• Birds

• Fleas on rats

• Mosquitoes

• Dogs

How did the Black Death affect trade routes during the 1300s?

• Trade routes expanded due to increased demand

• Trade routes were disrupted as people were afraid to travel

• Trade routes remained unaffected

• Trade routes became safer

What was one economic impact of the Black Death?

• Decrease in wages due to surplus of workers

• Increase in wages due to labor shortages

• Stabilization of the economy

• Increase in agricultural production

How did the Black Death impact the social structure?

• It led to a decrease in social mobility

• It caused a rise in the power of the Church

• It resulted in labor shortages and increased wages

• It strengthened family ties

What was one religious impact of the Black Death?

• Strengthening of the Church's power

• Decline in the power of the Church

• Increase in religious festivals

• Unchanged religious practices

Why did some people question their faith during the Black Death?

• They believed the Church was too powerful

• They wondered why God would allow such suffering

• They thought the plague was a natural disaster

• They were influenced by scientific discoveries

What lasting lesson does the Black Death teach us?

• The importance of economic growth

• The fragility of life and the importance of public health

• The need for stronger religious institutions

• The benefits of isolation