Black Death and Renaissance

What was one of the primary causes of the Black Death in Europe?

• Poor agricultural practices

• The spread of fleas on rats

• Lack of clean water

• Overpopulation

Which bacterium is responsible for causing the Black Death?

• Escherichia coli

• Yersinia pestis

• Bacillus anthracis

• Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Describe how the Black Death spread across Europe.

• Through contaminated food

• Via trade routes and ships

• By airborne transmission only

• Through direct contact with infected animals

Explain the impact of the Black Death on the European economy.

• It led to a significant increase in trade

• It caused a labor shortage and increased wages

• It resulted in the collapse of the banking system

• It had no significant economic impact

What was a long-term effect of the Black Death on European society?

• Permanent decline in population

• End of the feudal system

• Increased reliance on agriculture

• Development of modern medicine

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

• They facilitated the rapid spread of the disease across continents

• They were unaffected by the plague

• They helped contain the spread of the disease

• They were closed to prevent the spread of the disease

What was a common misconception about the cause of the Black Death during the 14th century?

• It was caused by bad air or miasma

• It was spread by contaminated water

• It was a punishment from God

• It was caused by witchcraft

How did the Black Death contribute to the decline of the feudal system?

• By increasing the power of the nobility

• By reducing the population and labor force

• By strengthening the influence of the church

• By promoting urbanization

What was a long-term demographic effect of the Black Death on Europe?

• Permanent increase in population density

• Shift in population from rural to urban areas

• Decrease in birth rates

• Increase in life expectancy

What was a long-term effect of the Black Death on European cities?

• Decrease in urbanization

• Growth of cities due to migration

• Decline in trade and commerce

• Increase in rural population