The Black Death Quiz

What was the Black Death?

• A type of influenza

• A famine in Europe

• A medieval war

• A global epidemic of bubonic plague

When did the Black Death arrive in Europe?

• January 1345

• September 1346

• October 1347

• March 1348

What was a common symptom of the Black Death?

• Hair loss

• Plague-boils

• Rashes

• Blindness

How was the Black Death primarily spread?

• Through the air and by fleas and rats

• Through contaminated water

• By direct contact with blood

• Through spoiled food

What did many people believe was the cause of the Black Death?

• A new type of animal

• God's punishment for sins

• A curse from witches

• Polluted air

What practice was used to slow the spread of the Black Death in Ragusa?

• Quarantine

• Vaccination

• Mass prayer gatherings

• Herbal remedies

What did the flagellants do during the Black Death?

• Distributed food to the poor

• Built new hospitals

• Organized medical camps

• Engaged in public displays of penance

What was one consequence of the Black Death on livestock?

• A boom in fish trade

• A rise in poultry farming

• An increase in cattle population

• A European wool shortage

What is the modern understanding of the pathogen causing the Black Death?

• Mycobacterium tuberculosis

• Yersinia pestis

• Streptococcus

• Escherichia coli

How many people did the Black Death kill in Europe?

• 50 million

• 5 million

• Over 20 million

• 10 million