Black Death

What bacteria caused the Black Death?

• Bacillus anthracis
• Clostridium botulinum
• Streptococcus pyogenes
• Yersinia pestis

What animal gave Humans the Black Death?

• Fleas
• Cats
• Bats

• Ticks

Where did the black death start?

• Japan

• Germany

• England

• China

When did the Black Plague start in Europe?

• 1345
• 1350
• 1347
• 1330

Which continent got hit the worst by the Black Death?

• Asia
• Africa
• Europe

• Australia

Why did the plague spread worse in Europe than Asia?

• Europe had closer living quarters and less hygiene

• Europeans had less medical knowledge to combat the plague

• The Asian climate was less conducive to the spread of the plague
• The Europeans were more susceptible to the disease

How long was the peak of the Black Death in Europe?

• Approximately 15 years

• Exactly 10 years
• Around 2 years

• Approximately 5 years

What role did rats play in the Black Death?

• Rats were blamed for black death but not actually involved

• Rats directly transmitted the disease to humans through bites
• Rats were used as a cure for the Black Death
• Carrying infected fleas that transmitted the bubonic plague to humans

What city was hit the worst by the Black Death?

• Florence, Italy
• Paris, France
• London, England
• Tokyo, Japan

Which group was most responsible for spreading the Black Death?

• Knights and Soldiers

• Merchants and traders

• Religious Officials

• Farmers