Other+Evidence

= = = The Plague =

Directions: Answer all parts of the question on your answer sheet.

The Plague that ravaged the world in the 1340’s had tremendous social, political, and philosophical effects on Europe.

a) Discuss, in detail, two long-term effects of the plague.

b) Do you think a disease like the plague could spread today? Explain your thoughts and defend your reasons why or why not ?

SCORING GUIDE

 * 4 || Student gives two long term effects of the Plaugue with details. All explanations are clear and complete. There is evidence of clear understanding of the Plague and it's effect on societies. ||
 * 3 || Student gives two longg terms effects of the Plague. Explanations are correct, but possibly unclear. There is less evidence of clear understanding. ||
 * 2 || Student answers the question given one effect of the Plague. There is some evidence of understanding. ||
 * 1 || Student gives only parts of correct answers. There is little evidence of understanding. ||
 * 0 || Response is totally incorrect or irrelevant (does not add any new information to the question) ||
 * B || No response ||