Bubonic Plague

What continents and regions of the world were impacted by the Black Death during the 14th century?

• North America

• Antarctica

• South America

• Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East

What fraction of the world’s population may have been wiped out by the Black Death?

• 1/5 of the world's population

• 85% of the world's population

• 10% of the world's population

• 3% of the world's population

What is the Black Death caused by?

• Climate Change

• Bones

• Rats

• Violence

What is one way that Europe changed during the 1200's and 1300's?

• Warmer Climate

• More Food

• More People

• All of the Above

What is a problem European people faced during the 1300's?

• Optimism

• Poor Health

• Political Tension

• Social Tension

How did life improve for Europeans after the Black Death?

• Pessimism

• People kept dying

• People lived longer

• Food shortage

About how many people are killed by the Bubonic Plague or Black Death each year in modern times?

• Millions

• 2

• A few thousand people each year

• 50

What was the said "treatment" for those who had the Plague?

• Lotions

• Church's Orders

• No doctor's advice, no medicine could overcome or alleviate this disease

• Voodoo

How did some believe they would avoid the Plague?

• Praying

• Singing songs

• Washing their hands

• Avoidance and living separately

What was one myth that came along with this Plague?

• Relying on the Church would give answers

• Carrying flowers gives you comfort

• Ring around the Rosie

• All of the above