Consequences of the Black Death

The Black Death devastated Europe, killing millions and causing economic and social upheaval. Survivors faced high food prices and psychological distress. The labor shortage led to higher wages and social mobility. Governments imposed wage controls, leading to unrest. Theories on the plague's cause ranged from divine punishment to celestial influences. The Renaissance emerged from this period, driven by a desire to improve society.

What was one of the major impacts of the Black Death on European cities?

• Decreased food prices

• Increased birth rates

• Improved public health

• Skyrocketing food prices

How did the labor market change after the Black Death?

• Labor laws became more restrictive

• Wages increased due to labor shortages

• Unemployment rates soared

• Wages decreased due to surplus labor

What was the miasma theory?

• The belief that disease spread through food

• The belief that disease spread through insects

• The belief that disease spread through water

• The belief that disease spread through bad air

What was one consequence of the English Peasants' Revolt?

• The end of serfdom

• Increased taxes on peasants

• The King granted all demands

• Many rebels lost their lives

Which theory suggested that the Black Death was a result of celestial influences?

• Heavenly bodies theory

• Comet theory

• Miasma theory

• Divine punishment theory

What was the dancing plague believed to be caused by?

• A viral infection

• Intense psychological distress

• Contaminated water

• A new type of music

What public health measure was developed in Venice to combat the spread of the plague?

• Herbal remedies

• Vaccination

• Quarantine

• Mass burial

How did the Black Death affect Europe's social hierarchy?

• It led to the decline of the peasant class

• It reinforced the power of the aristocrats

• It had no significant impact

• It allowed peasants to demand better conditions

What cultural movement was influenced by the aftermath of the Black Death?

• The Scientific Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

• The Enlightenment

What did Francesco Petrarch describe the 14th century as?

• The best in human history

• A time of great prosperity

• The worst in human history

• A period of enlightenment