The Black Death and 100 Years' War

The disease initially affected rodents, but fleas and ticks transmitted the disease to people through bites.

• True
• False

Where did the Black Death first occur?

• Africa
• Europe
• China and Central Asia
• Mexico

Once people were infected, the disease could take 3 forms. Which of the three forms became airborne - meaning it could spread like a cold through coughing and sneezing?

• Septicemic
• Pneumonic
• Bubonic
• Immulogic

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of the disease?

• Swelling of the lymph glands
• High fever
• Vomiting
• Achy joints
• Cough

Which of the following wrote The Decameron?

• Geoffrey Chaucer
• Christine de Pizan
• Francesco Petrarca
• Giovannie Boccaccio

The disease killed almost 1/2 of Europe's population in one year.

• True
• False

Approximately what percentage of the people died that showed symptoms from the disease?

• 50%
• 90%
• 75%
• 100%

Which of the following port cities is thought to have been the entry point of the disease into Europe?

• Paris, France
• Naples, Italy
• Barcelona, Spain
• Messina, Sicily

Who won the 100 Years' War?

• France
• England

Medieval doctors attempted to treat the victims by using herbs, vinegar, arsenic and mercury.

• True
• False