The Black Death fast and curious 1

What is the Black Death?

• A deadly pandemic caused by a virus

• A deadly pandemic caused by a bacterium

• A deadly pandemic caused by a fungus

• A deadly pandemic caused by a parasite

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When did the Black Death begin?

• Early 14th century

• Late 14th century

• Early 15th century

• Late 15th century

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Where did the Black Death originate?

• Europe

• Africa

• China or Central Asia

• South America

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How was the Black Death transmitted?

• Through the air

• Through contaminated water

• Through the bites of fleas that infested rats

• Through direct contact with infected people

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Which cities were first struck by the Black Death?

• Rome and Naples

• Messina and Genoa

• London and Bristol

• Paris and Avignon

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When did the Black Death reach London?

• 1330s

• 1347

• 1348

• 1350s

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What percentage of London's population died from the Black Death?

• Less than 10%

• Around 20%

• Around 33%

• More than 50%

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What other regions were affected by the Black Death?

• Africa and North America

• North and South America

• Africa and the Middle East

• The Middle East and Australia

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How many people are estimated to have died from the Black Death during this time?

• 75 million to 200 million

• 1 billion

• 25 million

• 500 million

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All of the following were believed to be causes of the Black Death during the 14th century EXCEPT:

• Punishment from God

• The bacterium Yersinia Pestis

• Non-Christians and foreigners poisoning wells

• Miasma, or toxic air

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