Black Death

How did the Black Death cross continents and spread far and wide?

• Trade routes

• Carried by birds
• The movement of armies as they traveled on Crusade

Based on the chart, what year did the Black Death begin and how did you come to that conclusion?

• 1000 because it has the smallest population

• 1300 because we can see a significant population growth

• 1347 because that was the highest population before a significant drop

• 1352 because it is the last date noted on the chart

Based on the tone and content of this painting, which statement best summarizes the message?

• The Black Death spread across Europe quickly through trade routes.

• The Black Death had significant impacts on entire cities.

• Science became more important due to the Black Death.

• People dealt with the disease as individuals which prevented it from spreading.

What is the central idea of the paragraph?

• The Black Death spread rapidly.

• The Black Death killed large numbers of people.

• The Black Death included harsh symptoms.

• The Black Death led to economic growth.

What is the purpose of this document?

• To describe the symptoms people experienced with the plague

• To explain how quickly the plague spread through Europe

• To examine the economic effects of the Black Death

• To describe the impact of the Black Death on different religions

When did the Black Death reach London?

• 1347

• 1348

• 1349

• 1350

According to this passage, what should be done to end the plague?

• Stop trade with countries impacted by the plague

• Seek forgiveness and live a less sinful life

• Abandon any religious beliefs and embrace scientific knowledge

According to this text, what should be done to end the plague?

• Prayer

• Seek forgiveness

• Help those in need

• Nothing

What was the plague's impact on the population?

• Doubled the population

• Killed 1/3rd of population

• Did not do anything to population

How did the Plague contribute to the decline of Feudalism?

• Killed off everyone in the Feudal system

• Gave more power to the clergy allowing them to gain more land and taxes

• Desperate need for workers and now workers could demand more rights

• The growing population created less need for peasants and serfs