Black Death Flashcards
(32 cards)
What was the Black Death?
A devastating global epidemic of bubonic plague that struck Europe in the 14th century.
In what year did the Black Death begin?
1347.
True or False: The Black Death was caused by a virus.
False.
What bacterium caused the Black Death?
Yersinia pestis.
Fill in the blank: The Black Death is also known as the _____ plague.
bubonic.
What were the main symptoms of the Black Death?
Fever, chills, weakness, and swollen lymph nodes.
Multiple Choice: Which animal was primarily responsible for spreading the Black Death?
Rats.
What was the estimated death toll of the Black Death in Europe?
About 25 million people.
True or False: The Black Death led to improvements in public health.
True.
What social impact did the Black Death have on Europe?
It led to a labor shortage and changes in social structure.
Fill in the blank: The Black Death spread through _____ routes.
trade.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a common treatment for the Black Death?
Bloodletting.
What year did the Black Death end in Europe?
Around 1351.
True or False: The Black Death only affected Europe.
False.
What was one religious response to the Black Death?
Increased piety and flagellant movements.
Fill in the blank: The Black Death caused a significant decline in _____ in Europe.
population.
Which continent did the Black Death originate from?
Asia.
What was the primary mode of transmission of the Black Death?
Fleas on rats.
Multiple Choice: Which city’s port was one of the first to be affected by the Black Death?
Messina.
What was the effect of the Black Death on the economy?
It caused economic decline followed by eventual recovery.
True or False: The Black Death was the first plague pandemic in history.
False.
What was one way that people tried to avoid the Black Death?
Isolating themselves from others.
Fill in the blank: The Black Death led to a rise in _____ beliefs.
superstitious.
What was the impact of the Black Death on the Church?
It weakened the Church’s influence and authority.
