Bubonic Plague

How much of the population of Europe died because of a disease known as the Bubonic Plague?

• 33 percent

• 1 percent

What century did the Bubonic Plague take place?

• 1300's

• 1800's

• 2000's

How did the Bubonic Plague reach Europe from Asia?

• Wind storms

• Crops that were traded

• Fleas on rats that arrived on ships from Asia

The Bubonic Plague came with merchants along the trade routes of Asia to all parts of southern Asia, and eventually into Africa.

• True

• False

Historically, cultures interacting with each other have never have caused the spread of deadly diseases.

• True

• False

When the Bubonic Plague returned every few years, it was as fatal as ever.

• True

• False

Because of the Bubonic Plague, many people became occupied with pleasure and acts that were considered to be immoral, displaying the attitude of "Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow you may die." 

• True

• False

The Bubonic Plague, along with the 100 Years War between France and England, signaled the final collapse of the society of the Middle Ages.

• True

• False