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What were the two main types of plague associated with the Black Death?
What were the two main types of plague associated with the Black Death?
- Contagious Plague & Infectious Plague
- Bubonic Plague & Pneumonic Plague (correct)
- Fleabite Plague & Airborne Plague
- Viral Plague & Bacterial Plague
The Black Death was primarily spread by contaminated water.
The Black Death was primarily spread by contaminated water.
False (B)
What was one major psychological impact of the Black Death on the population?
What was one major psychological impact of the Black Death on the population?
A constant fear of death
The Peasants’ Revolt occurred in _____ (year).
The Peasants’ Revolt occurred in _____ (year).
Match the leaders of the Peasants' Revolt with their description:
Match the leaders of the Peasants' Revolt with their description:
What caused many peasants to support the revolt against King Richard II?
What caused many peasants to support the revolt against King Richard II?
The Black Death helped to create more job opportunities for peasants.
The Black Death helped to create more job opportunities for peasants.
What method was NOT used by people to try to prevent the Black Death?
What method was NOT used by people to try to prevent the Black Death?
The Black Death wiped out approximately _____ million people worldwide.
The Black Death wiped out approximately _____ million people worldwide.
Which of the following was a consequence of the Peasants' Revolt?
Which of the following was a consequence of the Peasants' Revolt?
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What was the Black Death?
What was the Black Death?
A pandemic that swept across Europe in the 14th century, killing millions. It was caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, spread by fleas on rats.
What is the bubonic plague?
What is the bubonic plague?
The bubonic plague is one of the two main types of the Black Death. It got its name from the buboes (swollen lymph nodes) that appeared on victims.
What is the pneumonic plague?
What is the pneumonic plague?
The pneumonic plague is one of the two main types of the Black Death. It affects the lungs and is highly contagious, spreading through the air.
What did people in the Middle Ages think caused the Black Death?
What did people in the Middle Ages think caused the Black Death?
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What was the impact of the Black Death?
What was the impact of the Black Death?
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What was the Statute of Labourers?
What was the Statute of Labourers?
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What was the Peasants' Revolt?
What was the Peasants' Revolt?
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Who was John Ball?
Who was John Ball?
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Who was Wat Tyler?
Who was Wat Tyler?
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What was the outcome of the Peasants' Revolt?
What was the outcome of the Peasants' Revolt?
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