Understanding the Black Death's Impact

Understanding the Black Death's Impact

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Geography

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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Katie Lancey, a teacher at Coral Gables Senior High School, introduces Unit 1.1 on contextualizing the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery. The video covers the importance of contextualization in AP European History, using the GEOSPRITE framework to analyze historical events. A detailed case study of the Black Death is presented, highlighting its impact and the use of primary sources for deeper understanding. The video aims to equip students with skills to think like historians and apply contextualization in their studies.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the unit discussed in the video?

The French Revolution

The Renaissance and the Age of Discovery

The Enlightenment

The Industrial Revolution

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is contextualization important in the study of European history?

It focuses solely on economic factors.

It provides a broader understanding of historical events and their significance.

It allows historians to understand events in isolation.

It helps in memorizing dates and events.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the acronym GEOSPRITE stand for?

Geographical, Social, Political, Religious, Intellectual, Technological, Environmental

Geographical, Social, Political, Religious, Industrial, Technological, Economic

Geographical, Social, Political, Religious, Intellectual, Technological, Economic

Geographical, Economic, Organizational, Social, Political, Religious, Intellectual, Technological, Environmental

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was a method used to combat the Black Death during the medieval period?

Herbal teas

Vaccination

Antibiotics

Bloodletting

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Black Death primarily spread across Europe?

Via infected rats and fleas on trade ships

Through airborne transmission

Through contaminated water

Via direct contact with infected individuals

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the societal impacts of the Black Death?

A rise in technological advancements

Labor shortages leading to improved conditions for peasants

A decrease in religious influence

Increased birth rates

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common misconception about the cause of the Black Death during the medieval period?

It was caused by bad weather.

It was a punishment from God.

It was spread by witches.

It was caused by poor hygiene.

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