The Black Death: Consequences and Vocabulary

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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The Black Death: Consequences and Vocabulary

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Key Vocabulary and Concepts

Vocabulary:

  • Pandemic: A disease that spreads over a large area and affects many people.
  • Quarantine: A period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease.
  • Contagious: Able to be transmitted from person to person.
  • Crisis: A time of intense difficulty or danger.
  • Economic decline: A decrease in wealth, trade, and prosperity.
  • Social upheaval: Major changes in society and social structures.
  • Religious impact: Changes or challenges to religious beliefs and practices.

Concepts:

  • The Black Death was a devastating pandemic that struck Europe in the 14th century.
  • It caused widespread death, social disruption, and economic decline.
  • The Black Death led to changes in religious practices and beliefs.
  • The consequences of the Black Death helped shape the transition from medieval to early modern society.

Source: 'The Black Death swept through Europe, killing millions and transforming society.' Provenance: Historical summary from a GCSE textbook.

1.
Define the term 'pandemic' as used in the context of the Black Death. (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Explain how quarantine measures were used during the Black Death and their purpose. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the social impacts of the Black Death with its economic impacts. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Outline the religious changes that occurred as a result of the Black Death. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
5.
Write a paragraph analysing the long-term social consequences of the Black Death in medieval Britain.
[6 marks]
6.
Compare the responses of society and government to the Black Death during the medieval period. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Explain the significance of the Black Death in shaping the transition from medieval to early modern society.
[3 marks]
8.
Analyse how the Black Death affected the economic structure of medieval Britain.
[6 marks]

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1/1/2026
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