Black Death
Name one major way the Black Death changed European society.
It caused labor shortages and major economic and social changes.
What year did the Hundred Years' War end?
1453
Why did new weapons make traditional castles less secure?
Powerful weapons could break through their defenses
Name two major events that helped weaken medieval society.
The Black Death and the Hundred Years' War.
How did war, disease, and new weapons contribute to the decline of medieval society?
They weakened populations, economies, and traditional systems of power and defense.
In what year did the Black Death reach Europe?
1347
What year did the Hundred Years' War begin?
1337
Which country became famous for using the longbow?
England.
What was one major disease that affected medieval Europe?
The Black Death.
True or False: The Black Death only affected soldiers.
False. It affected people throughout society.
Where did the disease spread from before reaching Europe?
Asia
Approximately how many years did the war last?
116 years
What new type of weapon used gunpowder?
Cannons
What happened to the number of workers after the plague killed millions?
The number of workers decreased.
What is a pandemic?
A disease outbreak that spreads across many countries or regions.
What helped the Black Death spread between places?
Ships, trade, and travel.
What was one major reason the war began?
A dispute over the French throne and territory.
How did cannons change medieval warfare?
They could damage and destroy castle walls.
How did fewer workers affect the economy?
Workers became more valuable, and labor shortages disrupted farming and trade.
If a town loses many workers because of disease, what might happen to farming?
Farming could become more difficult because fewer people are available to work.
What was the Black Death?
A devastating plague pandemic that spread across Europe.
Which two kingdoms fought the Hundred Years' War?
England and France.
What weapon allowed soldiers to shoot arrows from a distance?
The Longbow
What does the word medieval mean?
Relating to the Middle Ages.
True or False: The Hundred Years' War was fought between England and France.
True