1. Social and Technological Change Review Questions
13-1

2. Black Death:
Took the lives of 1/3 of West. Europe’s pop. From High fever, black spots. Hurt economy.

5. Black Death 7:00

6. Describe the origin and spread of the plague.
Transmitted through fleas from rats. People refused to help the victims. Buried in mass graves.
Social and Economic effects of the Black Death: ACTIVITY
Less people, less workers, less buyers. Ended feudalism, lords had peasants pay fixed rents instead of services. More people moved to towns to fill jobs, created ag. shortage

7. Portolano:
Sailor’s detailed chart of coastlines and ports
Johannes Gutenberg
Invented the Printing Press

8. Technological advances in the late middle ages & importance:
Compass, detailed maps, new sails, use of paper, printing press
The development of printing made it possible for information to become available to a larger audience. How is information transmitted to the general public today? Which medium of communication do you consider to be the most reliable? Why?