Chapter 17 Quiz

What was the Black Death known as in modern terms?

• The Great Dying

• The Bubonic Plague

• The Great Plague

• The Great Pestilence

The Black Death killed about what percentage of the people in Europe?

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

What was the primary carrier of the Black Death?

• Birds

• Rats

• Dogs

• Cats

Fill in the blank: The Black Death was also referred to as 'the great ______.'

• Plague

• Dying

• Pestilence

• Disease

What was the primary host for fleas before they found humans during the Middle Ages?

• Dogs

• Cats

• Rats

• Birds

The Black Death originated in ______ and spread to Europe.

• Africa

• Central Asia

• South America

• Australia

In what year did the Black Death reach Europe?

• 1347

• 1453

• 1200

• 1500

The Black Death spread along trade routes around the ______.

• Atlantic Ocean

• Mediterranean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

What was the result of the Black Death in terms of population?

• Increase in population

• Decrease in population

• No change

• Population stabilization

The development of a merchant class during the Black Death was a result of ____.

• Decrease in trade

• Increase in agriculture

• Increased trading

• Decline in commerce