Understanding the Black Death

In what year did the Black Death arrive in Europe?

• 1347

• 1377

• 1357

• 1367

What percentage of Europe's population was killed by the Black Death?

• About 20%

• About 30%

• About 40%

• About 50%

What bacterium causes the Black Death?

• Bacillus anthracis

• Staphylococcus aureus

• Yersinia pestis

• Escherichia coli

Which form of plague is known for causing swollen lymph nodes?

• Viral plague

• Septicemic plague

• Bubonic plague

• Pneumonic plague

What is the most contagious form of plague?

• Pneumonic plague

• Septicemic plague

• Viral plague

• Bubonic plague

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When was a recent outbreak of bubonic plague reported in China?

• July 22, 2018

• July 22, 2017

• July 22, 2016

• July 22, 2015

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Who invented the plague doctor's mask?

• Louis Pasteur

• Charles DeLorme

• Edward Jenner

• Alexander Fleming

What was believed to cause disease according to medical practitioners in the past?

• Viruses

• Bacteria

• Miasma

• Germs

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What modern protective gear is compared to the plague doctor's outfit?

• Astronaut's suit

• Police armor

• Hazmat uniform

• Firefighter's suit

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What was commonly put into the beak of a plague mask?

• Water

• Flowers

• Strong-smelling herbs

• Perfume

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