Plague and Plague Doctors

What is the survival rate of the plague in the best of cases?

• 20%

• 80%

• 40%

• 60%

Which century is the Black Death most commonly associated with?

• 17th century

• 14th century

• 19th century

• 6th century

What did the beak of the plague doctor's mask contain?

• Herbs and compounds

• Water

• Sand

• Metal

Who inspired the recipe for the contents of the plague doctor's beak?

• Aristotle

• Galen

• Hippocrates

• Plato

What was the purpose of the oiled leather robe, boots, and gloves in the plague doctor's outfit?

• Warmth

• Protection from miasma

• Camouflage

• Fashion

What was the true culprit for spreading the plague?

• Bad air

• Spoiled food

• Tiny flea

• Contaminated water

Which of the following was NOT a method used by pre-modern doctors to treat the plague?

• Cupping

• Antibiotics

• Bloodletting

• Cautery

What did people believe spread the plague?

• Viruses

• Witchcraft

• Miasma

• Bacteria

What modern medical advancement helps us identify bacterial and viral threats?

• Cautery

• Cupping

• Bloodletting

• Test kits