The Black Death FAC P1

The Black Death emerged in the mid__________.

• 1300s

• 1400s

• 1500s

• 1600s

The Black Death originated in _____________.

• Europe

• North Africa

• Middle East

• Central Asia

How many people are estimated to have been killed by the Black Death?

• 10 million

• 50 millon

• 100 million

• 1 billion

Doctors advised people to avoid breathing poisoned air to protect yourself from the bubonic plague.

• True

• False

Which group gained more power as a result of the Black Death?

• Kings

• Nobles

• Knights

• Peasants

Many Europeans in the medieval era believed __________ was to blame for most illnesses, including the plague.

• miasma

• rats

• God

• peasants

Many Christians and Muslims believed the plague was a punishment from God.

• True

• False

_________ were accused of poisoning drinking water to spread the plague on purpose.

• Jews

• Christians

• Muslims

• Peasants

The _______________ lost power in Europe as some people lost faith when their prayers didn't end the plague.

• Catholic Church

• King

• Nobles

• Knights

_______ carrying the bubonic plague bacteria bit humans causing it to spread.

• Fleas

• Rats

• Mosquitos

• Spiders