The Black Death - Interactive Video

During what century did the outbreak of the Black Death Occur?

• 12th Century

• 13th Century

• 14th Century

• 15th Century

The Black Death killed about __ % of Europe's population in 4 years.

What is the name of the bacteria that causes an infection of the Black Death?

• C. Diff

• E. Coli

• Yersina Pestis

• Tuberculosis

What are two ways people can become infected with the plague (Black Death)?

• From worms

• From dog bites

• Fleas and Ticks

• Fleas and

  from person to person.

What caused a rise in the population of Europe during this time period?

• Improvements in agriculture
• Technological stagnation
• Climate change
• Decrease in trade routes

What sorts of negative things were people experiencing because of the lower standard of living?

• Poverty, famine, poor health.

• better education, better infrastructure, increased social support

• More job opportunities, better medicine, higher quality of life

• More money, expanded career prospects, improved living conditions

What were two good things that happened after the Black Plague?

• New technology and science.

• Clean water and warm houses.

• New clothes and better farms.

• Better food and better pay.

What was a biological effect of the Black Plague?

• Survivors had stronger genes that they passed down.

• Improvement in healthcare systems
• Spread of education
• Increase in life expectancy

It is still possible to get infected with the bubonic plague.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What can we learn from the Black Plague and use in the future?