Black Death- Middle Ages

How did the Mongols contribute to the spread of Black Death?

• catapulting infected bodies

• shaking hands with Italian merchants

• not washing their hands

• fighting the Mughals

What continent did Black Death begin in?

• Europe

• North America

• Asia

• Australia

What were swellings on the body that indicated you were infected with Black Death?

• Buboes

• Black fingers

• Cough

• Sneezing

Which groups of Feudal System were most affected? Select both that apply.

• Peasants

• Kings

• Knights

• Serfs

What is the name of the bacteria that caused the virus?

• Yersinia Pestis

• Bubonic nucleous

• Septimic

• Buboes and Septimic

What group of people were blamed incorrectly for it?

• Catholics

• Foreigners and non Christians

• Clergy and Vassals

• Mongols

Which group of the Feudal System LOST the most power because of black death?

• King

• Vassals

• Knights

• Lords

Which is not a Medieval cure for Black Death?

• Bloodletting

• Leeches

• Antibiotics

• Cover yourself in pooh pooh

Which is not a Medieval Prevention of Black Death?

• Windows closed

• Carry herbs and spices close to your nose

• Attack foreigners

• Washing your hands with antibacterial products

How did the Black Death originally spread to Europe?

• Rats to Fleas to People

• People to Rats to Fleas

• Merchants to other Merchants

• Asians to Italians to Fleas