Black Death

Which disease is responsible for the deaths of millions of people throughout Europe?

• Bubonic Plague
• chicken pox
• measles
• mumps

What may be the culprit for bringing the plague to Europe?

• fleas/bears
• fleas/black rats
• ticks/black rats
• ticks/brown bears

Which of the following did not carry the Bubonic Plague?

• Fleas
• Flies
• Rats
• Humans

The most likely place to be infected by the Black Death would be

• Deserts
• Manors
• Cities
• Castles

What conclusion can be drawn from this map?

• The plague started in northern Europe and spread to Africa.
• Nobles gained more power since they were less likely to get the plague.
• Only people in Asia were affected by the plague.
• The plague was spread from Asia to Europe by traders.

Black Death travelled on

• the trade routes
• on ships
• on rats
• All of these

Which group got blamed for the plague in some areas of Europe?

• Catholics
• Christians
• Jews
• Muslims

Through what continent did the Bubonic Plague sweep once it reached Mediterranean ports?

• France
• Africa
• Europe
• Mesoamerica

What did people in the Middle Ages believe was the cause of the Black Death?

• dogs and cats
• biological warfare
• punishment from god
• food mites

From what trade route did the Black Plague spread West?

• Trans-Saharan
• Trans-Atlantic
• Silk Road
• Marco Polo Trade Route