Black Death Flashcards
(27 cards)
What was the Black Death?
A devastating global epidemic of bubonic plague that struck Europe in the 14th century.
In which years did the Black Death primarily occur?
1347 to 1351.
What bacterium caused the Black Death?
Yersinia pestis.
True or False: The Black Death was solely spread by human contact.
False.
What were the main symptoms of the bubonic plague?
Fever, chills, weakness, and swollen lymph nodes (buboes).
Fill in the blank: The Black Death is estimated to have killed approximately ______ of Europe’s population.
one-third.
What role did rats play in the spread of the Black Death?
Rats carried fleas that were infected with the Yersinia pestis bacterium.
Multiple choice: Which of the following was NOT a factor in the spread of the Black Death? A) Trade routes B) Urban overcrowding C) Improved sanitation D) War
C) Improved sanitation.
What was the impact of the Black Death on the European economy?
It led to labor shortages, increased wages, and a shift in economic power.
True or False: The Black Death led to a decline in the influence of the Catholic Church.
True.
What is the term used to describe the mass graves created during the Black Death?
Plague pits.
Fill in the blank: The Black Death is often considered a ______ event in European history.
transformative.
What were the two forms of plague associated with the Black Death?
Bubonic plague and pneumonic plague.
Multiple choice: Which of the following countries was first affected by the Black Death? A) France B) Italy C) England D) Spain
B) Italy.
How did the Black Death affect social structures in Europe?
It weakened feudalism and increased social mobility.
True or False: The Black Death had no lasting effects on European society.
False.
What was one of the long-term consequences of the Black Death on public health?
Improved hygiene and public health measures.
Fill in the blank: The Black Death contributed to a significant increase in ______ during the Renaissance.
art and cultural development.
What was the common public reaction to the Black Death?
Widespread fear, scapegoating of minority groups, and religious fervor.
Multiple choice: Which group was often blamed for the spread of the Black Death? A) Nobles B) Jews C) Peasants D) Merchants
B) Jews.
What was the name of the quarantine measures implemented to control the spread of the plague?
Isolation or quarantine of the sick.
True or False: The Black Death led to the establishment of the first hospitals in Europe.
False.
What was one of the major effects of the Black Death on the workforce?
A significant decrease in the labor force, leading to increased wages for workers.
Fill in the blank: The Black Death resulted in a decline of ______ in Europe.
population.
