The Black Death and Its Global Impact

How did the Black Death initially spread to Europe?

• Across the Sahara Desert

• Via the Black Sea and trade routes

• Through the Arctic Circle

• Through the Atlantic Ocean

What was a key difference in how the Islamic world viewed the Black Death compared to Europe?

• Europeans believed it was not contagious

• The Islamic world saw it as a divine punishment

• The Islamic world did not see it as infectious

• Europeans thought it was a natural part of life

What was a common European response to the Black Death?

• Ignoring the disease entirely

• Organizing large public gatherings

• Implementing quarantines and closing borders

• Encouraging travel to cities

Why is it uncertain whether the Black Death reached China?

• China had no disease outbreaks at the time

• Outbreaks were not identified as the plague

• China was isolated from the rest of the world

• The plague was not considered dangerous in China

What evidence suggests that India did not experience the Black Death during the 14th century?

• India had a natural immunity to the plague

• Later plagues were devastating, indicating no prior exposure

• There were no recorded epidemics in India

• India had no trade connections with affected regions