EXTRA PRACTICE, QUIZ 1 PARTIAL2. 7TH

Where did the Black Death originate?

• France

• China

• Italy

• England

How did the plague first enter Europe?

• Through a royal wedding

• By Roman soldiers

• Through trading ships

• Carried by birds

Which factor worsened the spread of the plague in London?

• Clean rivers

• Crowded cities and poor hygiene

• Modern medicine

• Fresh air

Why was Bristol especially important in spreading the plague in England?

• It was a royal palace

• It was the largest farm area

• It was the main port for trade

• It was protected by walls

The River Thames contributed to the spread of the plague because:

• It was clean and fresh

• It was a main travel route that carried infections

• It isolated communities

• It was rarely used

What was one major social effect of the Black Death?

• The Pope gained more power

• The church lost influence

• Population increased

• Farmers grew richer immediately

What was one major political effect of the Black Death?

• Kings lost all power

• Peasants demanded more rights

• The Pope became emperor

• New empires were formed

Why did the Black Death weaken feudalism?

• Kings hired knights

• Workers were in short supply, so peasants gained bargaining power

• The church banned feudalism

• Farmers stopped growing crops

Which group’s power decreased most because of the Black Death?

• Nobles

• Merchants

• Peasants

• Monks

Which of the following BEST explains why the plague spread so quickly?

• Strong kingdoms helped spread it

• Trade and travel connected distant regions

• Farmers carried it in wagons

• Armies refused to fight