The Black Death and Its Impact on Florence

The video explores the devastating impact of the Black Death on Florence in 1348, detailing its spread, the city's response, and the social and religious reactions. Despite the high mortality rate, Florence emerged transformed, paving the way for the Renaissance. The plague led to significant social, economic, and religious changes, including the decline of the feudal system and the rise of a new merchant class.

What major historical period did the Black Death help pave the way for in Europe?

• The Age of Exploration

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

• The Enlightenment

Which city was NOT mentioned as an economic powerhouse in Italy during the Black Death?

• Florence

• Naples

• Rome

• Venice

What form did the Black Death primarily take in Florence according to Giovanni Boccaccio?

• Bubonic

• Septicemic

• Pneumonic

• Hemorrhagic

What was the name of the special magistracy formed in Florence to combat the plague?

• Sanita

• Tribunale

• Magistrato

• Consiglio

What did the citizens of Florence primarily turn to for protection against the plague?

• Divine intervention

• Isolation

• Military defense

• Scientific research

Which group was NOT blamed for the spread of the plague in Florence?

• The poor

• The Jews

• The clergy

• The rich

What percentage of Florence's population was estimated to have died due to the Black Death?

• 60%

• 50%

• 40%

• 30%

What system became inefficient in Florence after the Black Death?

• The feudal system

• The trade system

• The banking system

• The educational system

Which family is mentioned as a patron of the new human-centric art in Florence post-plague?

• The Viscontis

• The Borgias

• The Medicis

• The Sforzas

What was a significant cultural shift in Florence after the Black Death?

• The abandonment of trade

• The decline of literature

• The rise of human-centric art

• A return to traditional religious art