Black Plague

Choose the symptoms of the Black death:

• pain in the leg

• fever, vomit...

• diarrea

When did the Black Death attack?

• 2000's

• 1500's

• 1300's

Where did the Black Plague of 1347 come from?

• From the ocean

• From flowers

• From rodents like mice

What bacterium is responsible for the Black Plague?

• Yersinia pestis

• Escherichia coli

• Staphylococcus aureus

• Bacillus anthracis

Which of the following is a common symptom of the Black Plague?

• Rash

• Buboes

• Headache

• Nausea

During which century did the Black Plague peak in Europe?

• 13th century

• 14th century

• 15th century

• 16th century

What was the primary mode of transmission for the Black Plague?

• Airborne droplets

• Contaminated water

• Flea bites

• Direct contact

Which animal is most commonly associated with the spread of the Black Plague?

• Cats

• Rats

• Dogs

• Cows

What type of pathogen causes the Black Plague?

• Virus

• Bacterium

• Fungus

• Parasite

Which modern-day antibiotic is effective against the Black Plague?

• Penicillin

• Amoxicillin

• Streptomycin

• Ciprofloxacin