Causes of the Black Death
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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A worksheet focused on exploring the causes of the Black Death and their consequences, designed to develop students' understanding of historical causation.
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Causes of the Black Death
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Causes of the Black Death
The Black Death, also known as the bubonic plague, swept through Europe in the 14th century, causing widespread devastation. Historians identify several causes that contributed to its rapid spread, including poor sanitation, trade routes, and environmental factors. Understanding these causes helps us see how the disease spread so quickly and had such a profound impact on medieval society.
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Outline three main causes of the Black Death.
[3 marks]2.
Explain how trade contributed to the spread of the Black Death.
[4 marks]3.
Compare the roles of rats and fleas in spreading the Black Death.
[6 marks]4.
Analyse the environmental factors that helped the Black Death spread so quickly.
[6 marks]5.
Write a short paragraph explaining why poor sanitation contributed to the spread of the Black Death.
[3 marks]6.
Compare how environmental and human factors contributed to the spread of the Black Death.
[6 marks]7.
Explain why trade was a significant cause of the Black Death's spread in medieval Europe.
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