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Exercise
Learning pathways LEVEL1 2, 3, 5
LEVEL2
LEVEL3
1, 4, 6
7, 8
REMEMBER AND UNDERSTAND 1. State which areas of Europe, Asia and the Middle East had become permanent human settlements by the fourteenth century. 2. The Black Death’s most deadly form first appeared in the ___________________________ province in China. 3. Determine if the following statements are True or False. a. The city of Caffa was the source of infection for Europe and North Africa. b. The plague lasted far longer in Egypt and Syria than in other affected areas. c. The Egyptian city of Alexandria became infected before the siege of Caffa. 4. Explain why the Black Death primarily affected settled communities rather than nomadic ones. 5. State how the Tartars in SOURCE 2 spread disease into the city of Caffa. A. They released rats into the city. B. The army brought it with them when they conquered the city. C. They launched infected bodies over the walls. D. They traded supplies for their journey which were infected.
ANALYSE AND APPLY 6. a. Define the meaning of the word pandemic .
b. Explain why it is appropriate to refer to the Black Death as a pandemic. 7. Identify which group is thought to have brought the Black Death to China.
EVALUATE AND COMMUNICATE 8. Some historians have suggested that without trade, the Black Death may never have happened. Explain whether or not you agree with this statement. Justify your opinion using evidence. Answers and sample responses for this topic are available online.
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