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Questions:
1. What aspects of the disease itself, the changes that European society experienced in the High Middle Ages, and changes that occurred in Eurasia in the 13th and 14th centuries made the plague especially destructive?
2. How did Europeans respond to the Plague based upon their beliefs about religion, medicine, and government structures?
3. What were the broad impacts of the Plague upon European society beyond the death toll? Think about social class relationships, religion, medicine, and even politics.
4. Why was the 14th century a time of crisis for Europe politically, socially, and economically?
5. Why did the 14th century cause a decline in feudalism and an erosion of faith in the leadership of the Catholic Church?
6. How was life in the High Middle Ages (1000 - 1300 CE) different than it was in the Early Middle Ages (700 - 1000 CE)?
7. Which social class was most important to the growth of European society during the High Middle Ages? Why do you think so? Provide specific evidence to make your case.