The Impact of the Black Death

Question 1

How was trade impacted during the black death?

Answer 1

Trade suffered as it was temporarily abandoned.

Question 2

How many people were killed by the black death?

Answer 2

The black death killed around between 75 and 100 million people worldwide.

Question 3

What short-term effects did the black death restrict?

Answer 3

The black death restricted people’s diet, travel and freedom of movement.

Question 4

What were some long-term effects of the black death?

Answer 4

• ongoing labour shortages
• the decline of feudalism
• increased bargaining power of workers