WorksheetsThe Black Death in Europe
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
How did life change for surviving peasants and serfs after the plague?
they began to demand pay for their labor
they all moved from towns to the country
they now had to work much longer days
they rioted and took over the manors
Which of the following best describes how the Bubonic Plague was spread from one person to another?
through the air
through bites from infected fleas
through physical contact with the infected
all of the above
Where did the Bubonic Plague originate?
Northern Europe
South Africa
Central Asia
Middle East
Which of the following best explains why the Black Death spread so quickly throughout Europe?
doctors ran out of vaccinations for the plague
doctors ran out of antibiotics for the plague
doctors had little knowledge of how to cure the disease
doctors were too sick themselves to help others suffering
What was a major impact of the Black Death?
the loss of natural resources
the decline of feudalism
the increase in population
the decrease of kings' power
Approximately what percentage of the population of Europe was lost because of the Black Death?
25%
30-50%
85%
10-20%
What did most people believe the Black Death was caused by?
dogs and cats
biological war affairs
God's punishment
food mites
Which group was erroneously blamed for the bubonic plague?
Christians
Vikings
Jews
Mongols
The doors of homes where people were quarantined due to the plague were marked with what?
a red cross
skull and crossbones
the word death
a picture of a rat
How did the flea-infested rats reach Europe in 1347?
As part of a Viking raid
Being catapulted into Sicily
Onboard trade ships
Swimming from Ireland to England
