What Made The Black Death so Deadly? The Infographic Show

Where did the Black Death first arrive in Europe?

• Sicily

• China

• India

• Egypt

What were the symptoms of the Black Death?

• Fever, headache, sore throat

• Cough, runny nose, fatigue

• Swollen lymph nodes, black boils, fever

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

How was the Black Death transmitted?

• Through contaminated spirits

• By brief physical contact

• Through the air

• By consuming infected food

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

• 10-20%

• 30-40%

• 50-60%

• 70-80%

Which animal is believed to have contributed the most to the spread of the Black Death?

• Rats

• Squirrels

• Rabbits

• Mice

What other disease was found alongside the Black Death in England?

• Smallpox

• Measles

• Anthrax

• Typhoid

What was the common medical treatment for the Black Death?

• Bloodletting

• Boil-lancing

• Burning herbs

• Immersing in vinegar

Why were many doctors and priests reluctant to treat or help plague victims?

• They were afraid of catching the disease

• They believed it was a punishment from God

• They were too busy with other patients

• They didn't have the necessary medical knowledge

What percentage of the European population had a gene that offered immunity to the Black Death?

• 0.2%

• 1%

• 5%

• 10%

What is the modern-day chance of Caucasian Americans having some resistance to the plague?

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%