The Black Death and Its Impact

What year did the ships arrive at the Sicilian port?

• 1345

• 1347

• 1350

• 1331

Which area was NOT mentioned as being affected before Europe?

• China

• India

• North America

• Persia

What was one of the main symptoms of the Black Death?

• High fever

• Coughing up blood

• Diarrhea

• All of the above

What did many doctors initially believe about the cause of the Black Death?

• It was due to bad air

• It was a punishment from God

• It was caused by contaminated water

• It was inherited genetically

What city had a death rate of 90% during the Black Death?

• Messina

• Florence

• Paris

• London

What percentage of the population is estimated to have died from the Black Death in Europe?

• 10%

• 30%

• 60%

• 90%

Which bacterium is responsible for the Black Death?

• Escherichia coli

• Yersinia pestis

• Streptococcus

• Bacillus anthracis

How did the Black Death primarily spread according to the video?

• Airborne transmission

• Contaminated food

• Through water supply

• Direct contact with sick individuals

What was a common method of treatment during the Black Death?

• Vaccination

• Bloodletting

• Herbal remedies

• Antibiotics

What is one of the modern concerns regarding the plague?

• It has been completely eradicated

• It could mutate and become more contagious

• It only exists in historical records

• It has no effect on wildlife