GR 14.4 The Black Plague Quiz

What does the term pandemic mean?

• A global outbreak of a disease

• A personal medical condition

• A type of medicine

• A local outbreak of a disease

Unlike most catastrophes that bring communities together, the Bubonic Plague did what?

• Strengthened trade between nations

• Led to the development of vaccines

• Caused communities to isolate and fragment

• Improved public health systems

Where did the Bubonic Plague originate?

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

• North America

When did the Plague make it to Sicily (Italy)?

• 1347

• 1401

• 1453

• 1500

Why was the Bubonic Plague known as the Black Death?

• Because of the black rats that spread it

• Due to the darkened skin of those infected

• It led to a significant decrease in the population

• It was named after a famous doctor

Which European country was significantly impacted by the Black Plague in the 14th century?

• Germany

• Norway

• Portugal

• All of the above

What fraction of the European continent was wiped out by the Plague?

• One third

• One fourth

• One half

• One fifth

What source did the Bubonic Plague come from?

• Rats

• Contaminated water

• Airborne particles

• Direct contact with infected person

How did the Bubonic Plague spread?

• Through airborne particles

• By direct contact with infected animals

• Through contaminated water

• Via flea bites from infected fleas on rats

How many people had died from the plague by 1300 in Western Europe:

• 25 million

• 50 million

• 75 million

• 100 million