6.2 Review

How was the Bubonic Plague primarily transmitted to humans in the 14th century?

• Through contaminated water

• By fleas that had bitten infected rats

• By contact with birds

• Through infected food

Why did the Bubonic Plague spread so rapidly in European cities?

• People had access to clean water

• The cities had strong healthcare systems

• Poor hygiene and dense populations

• There were too many doctors

Which of the following was NOT a treatment people tried for the Bubonic Plague?

• Bloodletting

• Quarantine

• Antibiotics

• Carrying herbs to purify the air

Which of the following was NOT an effect that the Bubonic Plague had on Europe?

• Increased faith in the Church

• The Dance of Death became a common theme in Medieval Art

• People left cities and abandoned their loved ones

• About 50% of the population died

Why did European art become more morbid during the time of the plague?

• Artists were paid more to paint religious images

• The Church ordered sad artwork

• Artists reflected the constant presence of death in society

• Only black paint was available

How did the Bubonic Plague improve conditions for some serfs?

• They became kings

• There were fewer workers, so surviving serfs could demand better pay and conditions

• They moved to cities to become artists

• They were given land by the Church

What does the term "Renaissance" mean?

• Revenge

• Return to war

• Rebirth

• Rebuilding