Economic and Social Impacts of the Black Death

What was one of the most notable economic impacts of the Black Death?

• Decline in wages

• Rise in wages and per capita income

• Increase in feudalism

• Decrease in urbanization

Which agricultural practice became more common after the Black Death due to labor shortages?

• Crop farming

• Sheep farming

• Fishing

• Hunting

What was a significant impact of the Black Death on commerce?

• Complete collapse of trade networks

• Development of new trade routes and markets

• Elimination of merchant class

• Increase in grain prices

Which family exemplifies the rise of merchant entrepreneurs during the Black Death period?

• The Medici family

• The Tudor family

• The Habsburg family

• The Plantagenet family

What psychological shift occurred in society due to the Black Death?

• Increased optimism

• Individualistic pursuit of pleasure

• Focus on communal living

• Decline in luxury purchases