The Black Death: History and Impact

How did the Mongols contribute to the spread of the plague to Europe?

• By spreading rumors about the disease

• By sending infected messengers

• By catapulting infected bodies over city walls

• By trading infected goods

What was one of the main reasons the Black Death spread so quickly in cities?

• Government policies on trade

• Advanced transportation systems

• Frequent religious gatherings

• High population density and poor sanitation

What false belief contributed to the persecution of certain groups during the Black Death?

• The plague was caused by witches

• It was spread by foreign merchants

• It was a punishment from God and the Jews were to blame

• It was caused by bad weather

What was a significant economic impact of the Black Death?

• Labor shortages leading to higher wages

• Increase in the number of skilled workers

• Expansion of trade routes

• Decrease in food prices

How did the Black Death affect trade in Europe?

• It led to the discovery of new trade routes

• It increased the demand for luxury goods

• It severely stifled trade due to fear of infection

• It caused a boom in the textile industry