The Black Death (6th Grade Social Studies)

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    How do modern historians believe the Black Plague was spread in Europe?

    • God wanted to punish people.
    • People and living conditions were dirty.
    • Fleas living on rats, which came to Europe on trade ships.
    • Armies attacking cities flung dead bodies infected with the disease over the walls.
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This quiz, directed at children studying history in the sixth grade, is focused on arguably the greatest pandemic in history, The Black Plague – a disease spread from country to country by rats, which ultimately led to the deaths of close to 100 million people. What can you tell us about it?

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  • 2. 

    Which group of people was mistakenly blamed for starting the Black Death?

    • Soldiers in the Crimea

    • Jews

    • Peasants

    Correct Answer
    A. Jews
    Explanation
    During the time of the Black Death, Jews were wrongly blamed for starting the epidemic. This was due to various factors, including religious prejudice and scapegoating. Jews were often seen as outsiders in many European societies, and their customs and practices were misunderstood. Additionally, they were accused of poisoning wells and spreading the disease intentionally. This false accusation led to widespread persecution and violence against Jewish communities, further exacerbating the already devastating impact of the Black Death.

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  • 3. 

    When did the Black Plague begin in Europe?

    Correct Answer
    1348
    Explanation
    The Black Plague began in Europe in 1348. This deadly epidemic, also known as the Bubonic Plague, was caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis and spread rapidly throughout Europe, resulting in the deaths of millions of people. The year 1348 is significant because it marks the start of the plague's devastating impact on the continent, leading to widespread panic, social upheaval, and a significant decrease in the population.

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    Which of the following was NOT named by medieval people as a possible cause of the Black Death?

    • A flea carrying the yersinia pestis bacteria.

    • Mankind's sins had infuriated God.

    • The alignment of the planets was causing disruption.

    • Earthquakes had caused bad air to pervade the Earth, making people sick.

    Correct Answer
    A. A flea carrying the yersinia pestis bacteria.
    Explanation
    During the medieval period, people attributed various causes to the Black Death. They believed that mankind's sins had infuriated God, the alignment of the planets was causing disruption, and earthquakes had caused bad air to pervade the Earth, making people sick. However, they did not specifically name a flea carrying the yersinia pestis bacteria as a possible cause of the Black Death.

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    What is the estimate range of the percentage of Europe's population who died from the Black Death?

    Correct Answer
    30-60%
    Explanation
    The estimate range of 30-60% for the percentage of Europe's population who died from the Black Death suggests that a significant portion of the population perished during this pandemic. This range indicates that the mortality rate was extremely high, causing a devastating impact on the population. The Black Death, which occurred in the 14th century, was one of the deadliest pandemics in history, and this estimate range reflects the severity of its impact on Europe's population.

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    Identify and describe two economic effects of the Black Death. You must write at least two sentences about EACH effect you identify.  Think about what we have discussed about scarcify and the feudal system.

  • 7. 

    Identify and describe two social effects of the Black Death. You must write at least two sentences about EACH effect you identify.  Think about what we have discussed about the feudal system, the role of religion, and human rights.

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