Black Death Quiz

What was responsible for the spread of the plague?

• Cats

• Rats

• Dogs

• Birds

What was the color of the victim's skin in death?

• White

• Red

• Yellow

• Black

Which country had only five survivors of the plague?

• Russia

• Italy

• France

• England

How were the dead bodies disposed of during the plague?

• Cremated

• Buried in coffins

• Thrown into the sea

• Thrown into mass-burial pits

What were the symptoms of the Black Death?

• Fever and headache

• Coughing and sneezing

• Swelling in the groin and armpits

• Nausea and vomiting

Which group of people believed that the plague was caused by the wrath of God?

• Scientists

• Flagellants

• Doctors

• Politicians

What did the flagellants do to try and cure the plague?

• Prayed

• Took medicine

• Beat themselves with whips

• Performed rituals

What did people eat and drink as a cure for the plague?

• Blood and urine

• Milk and honey

• Vegetables and fruits

• Meat and bread

What did the Arab physician discover about the cause of the plague?

• Rats carried the plague germs

• Fleas spread the plague germs

• Poisonous fumes caused the plague

• Cracks in the earth's crust caused the plague

How long did the Black Death plague last in Europe?

• 50 years

• 100 years

• 200 years

• 500 years