Black Death History Quiz
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What was the main cause of the death of about 1/3 of the people in Europe around 1347?

  • Natural disasters
  • Epidemic known as the Black Death (correct)
  • Warfare and conflict
  • Famine and starvation
  • What happened to the skin and armpits of people before they died of the Black Death?

  • There were no visible changes
  • They became extremely dry and cracked
  • They developed rashes and sores (correct)
  • They turned blue
  • In the Feudal system, if a Knight promised to fight for a King, what did the King give to the Knight?

  • Freedom from taxes
  • Gold and jewels
  • Protection from enemies
  • Land and title (correct)
  • Who made up the majority of the population in the Middle Ages?

    <p>Peasants and serfs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a serf?

    <p>A laborer tied to the land and under the control of a lord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a freeman?

    <p>A person who possesses political rights and privileges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'hierarchy' mean in the context of feudalism?

    <p>A social structure where people are ranked one above the other based on status and authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a freeman and a serf in the feudal system?

    <p>A freeman had the right to move freely while a serf was bound to the land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the peasants in England and France revolting after the long war in 1337?

    <p>High taxes and rents to pay for the war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were Freemen able to demand more money after the Black Death?

    <p>Labor shortages increased their bargaining power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the Black Death have on the bargaining power of laborers in feudal society?

    <p>It increased their bargaining power due to labor shortages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'journeyman' refer to in the context of the Middle Ages?

    <p>A skilled worker who had mastered a particular trade but was not yet a master</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the war that broke out between England and France in 1337?

    <p>Hundred Years' War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'revolt' mean as used in the statement about peasants in England and France?

    <p>'Rebellion' or uprising against authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Viewpoint One' expresses a positive view of the manorial system.

    <p>'Viewpoint One' is critical of the manorial system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Viewpoint Two' expresses a positive view of the manorial system.

    <p>'Viewpoint Two' is critical of the manorial system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Black Death

    • The pandemic caused the death of approximately 1/3 of the European population around 1347.
    • Before death, victims of the Black Death experienced skin turnings black, swelling of armpits, and other symptoms.

    Feudal System

    • In exchange for fighting for a King, a Knight received land and protection from the King.
    • The majority of the population in the Middle Ages consisted of peasants.
    • A serf is a person who is bound to a lord's land and is required to provide labor in exchange for protection.
    • A freeman is a person who is not bound to a lord's land and can move freely.

    Social Hierarchy

    • The term 'hierarchy' in the context of feudalism refers to a system of ranking with the King at the top and peasants at the bottom.
    • The main difference between a freeman and a serf is that a freeman has more freedom and autonomy.

    Peasant Revolts

    • The long war between England and France in 1337 led to peasant revolts in both countries.
    • Freemen were able to demand more money after the Black Death due to the shortage of laborers.

    Impact of the Black Death

    • The Black Death increased the bargaining power of laborers in feudal society, allowing them to demand better wages and working conditions.

    Medieval Terminology

    • A journeyman is a skilled worker who has completed an apprenticeship in a particular trade.
    • The war between England and France in 1337 was known as the Hundred Years' War.
    • A revolt refers to a violent or organized uprising against an authority or government.

    Viewpoints on the Manorial System

    • Viewpoint One and Viewpoint Two express opposing views on the manorial system, with one being positive and the other being negative.

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    Test your knowledge about the Black Death pandemic that killed about 1/3 of the people in Europe around 1347. Explore questions about the symptoms and impact of the deadly disease during the Feudal system.

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