Black Plague Quiz

What was the Black Plague?

• A type of flu

• A deadly disease caused by bacteria

• A punishment from the gods

• A type of food poisoning

Which bacterium caused the Black Plague?

• E. coli

• Yersinia pestis

• Streptococcus

• Salmonella

How was the Black Plague spread?

• Through water supplies

• By fleas on rats

• By eating contaminated food

• Through the air like a cold

When did the Black Plague reach Europe?

• 1100

• 1247

• 1347

• 1447

What were the painful swollen lumps caused by the plague called?

• Pustules

• Rashes

• Buboes

• Blisters

What nickname was given to the Black Plague due to its effects on the body?

• The Red Death

• The Blue Plague

• The Black Death

• The Great Sickness

How did the Black Plague arrive in Europe?

• Through traders and ships

• Through an earthquake

• From poisoned wells

• From an experiment gone wrong

How long did the Black Plague last in Europe?

• 1 year

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 50 years

What percentage of Europe’s population is estimated to have died from the plague?

• 5-10%

• 20-30%

• 30-50%

• 70-90%

What unusual masks did some doctors wear to protect themselves?

• Masks shaped like skulls

• Masks with long beaks filled with herbs

• Masks made of gold

• Masks that covered only their mouths