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When the Black Death spread through Europe, its cause was not understood, so

A
doctors became frustrated and gave up looking for the cause.
B
governments wouldn’t allow immigrants to enter each country.
C
many people immigrated to plague-free parts of the world.
D
some groups were blamed and persecuted as a result.
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Historians make interpretations about events based on

A
novels based on the past.
B
the opinions of journalists.
C
interviews with citizens.
D
the evidence they collect.
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If a question is possible to study, that means it is

A
irrelevant to the topic.
B
unfocused on a goal.
C
feasible to study.
D
asking for an opinion.
4

Which statement best defines a relevant question?

A
A relevant question relates to the topic at hand.
B
A relevant question can be studied and investigated.
C
A relevant question is interesting, unusual, or unique.
D
A relevant question is connected to a particular goal.
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Why did many people seek help from priests as the Black Death spread through Europe?

A
They did not trust doctors to find a treatment.
B
They believed the plague was punishment.
C
Their prayers alone had not provided a cure.
D
Their families died and needed forgiveness.
6

As a result of DNA testing, scientists learned the Black Death was

A
the pneumonic plague, not the bubonic plague.
B
both the pneumonic plague and the bubonic plague.
C
caused by parasites found in drinking water.
D
caused by parasites such as bed bugs.
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Darren is doing research on the Black Death for a paper. What would be the best choice as a source for information?

A
a book of historical fiction about the Middle Ages
B
a medical textbook with a section devoted to modern diseases
C
a documentary filmed by an expert on the Black Death
D
a history textbook with a chapter on life in the Middle Ages
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What is an assumption historians make when they evaluate a source of information?

A
They know an eyewitness report will be free of bias.
B
They know an eyewitness report will always be accurate.
C
They know an expert will provide the most accurate information.
D
They know a student who did research will be the most accurate source.
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Which kinds of evidence can historians use to interpret events from the past? Select three options.

A
artifacts found at historical sites
B
newspaper articles written about modern-day events
C
letters written during that period in history
D
journals written by young students today
E
documents with information about the past

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