Black Death

Multiple Choice

Why was the spread of the bubonic plague or Black Death significant for Europe, Africa, and Asia in the 14th century?

• It led to the development of new trade routes.

• It caused widespread devastation and changed societies.

• It resulted in the discovery of new continents.

• It improved medical knowledge immediately.

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of the Bubonic Plague (Black Death)?

• Huge, swollen lymph nodes

• Fever

• Throwing up and/or diarrhea

• Rash

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Why did crops rot in the fields during the Black Death?

• There was no one to harvest them

• The crops were diseased

• The weather was unfavorable

• Farmers refused to work

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Survivors of the Black Death demanded higher ___, which led to inflation.

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Which of the following were social consequences of the Black Death?

• Minority groups were blamed

• Workers demanded higher wages

• Peasant revolts occurred

• All of the above

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By ___, the worst of the plague was over, but major outbreaks continued to occur for centuries.

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Which bacteria is most commonly believed to have caused the plague known as the Black Death?

• Yersinia pestis

• Streptococcus pneumoniae

• Escherichia coli

• Salmonella enterica

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Which of the following were ways the plague could spread according to scientists?

• Fleas biting infected rats or humans

• Contact with contaminated bodily fluids

• Infected airborne droplets

• Direct sunlight exposure

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What percentage of people infected with the plague died during the Black Death?

• About 33%

• About 10%

• About 50%

• About 75%

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Which of the following statements about the Black Death are correct?

• 1 in 3 Europeans died during the Black Death.

• The total number of deaths was between 25-75 million.

• The population of Europe recovered within 50 years.

• It took over 200 years for the population to return to pre-plague numbers.

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Today, the plague is rarely fatal because it can be treated with an ___

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