The Black Death-Youtube-BBC Documentary THE BLACK DEATH

During which years did the Black Death push medieval man to the brink of an apocalypse?

• A. 1350-1352

• B. 1346-1348

• C. 1348-1350

• D. 1337-1340

Where did the horrifying and mysterious disease associated with the Black Death originate?

• A. The Americas

• B. The Black Sea in the East

• C. The Mediterranean

• D. South Asia

What physical symptoms were associated with the disease that later became known as the Black Death?

• A. Flu-like fever and vomiting

• B. Headaches and joint pain

• C. Skin rashes and itching

• D. Dizziness and fatigue

What city in Italy, with a population of over 100,000, was described as resembling a ripe pomegranate?

• A. Venice

• B. Rome

• C. Florence

• D. Milan

What failed despite the efforts of many doctors during the Black Death crisis?

• A. Religious ceremonies

• B. Trade and commerce

• C. Medical treatments

• D. Agricultural practices

Who was among the physicians trying to treat the sick during the Black Death?

• A. Genti Deino

• B. Gabriel Deusus

• C. Giovani Bachio

• D. Arthur Thomson

What did people try to buy in an attempt to seek medical salvation?

• A. Exotic spices

• B. Precious metals

• C. Religious artifacts

• D. Medical cures

What did some people believe about the transmission of the disease during the Black Death?

• A. It was transmitted through touch

• B. It was transmitted by sight

• C. It was transmitted through the air

• D. It was transmitted through water

What did fathers and mothers refuse to do during the Black Death crisis?

• A. Trade goods

• B. See and tend to their sick children

• C. Attend religious ceremonies

• D. Leave their homes

What happened to the rhythm of medieval life as a result of the Black Death?

• A. It remained unchanged

• B. It accelerated

• C. It unraveled

• D. It became more organized