Black Death Quiz

When did the Black Death arrive in Europe?

• 1215

• 1347

• 1453

• 1666

What caused the Black Death?

• A curse from a witch

• A virus spread through the air

• A bacterium called Yersinia pestis

• Bad weather

How was the Black Death mainly spread?

• Through drinking dirty water

• By fleas on rats

• By poisonous plants

• By birds

What were the main symptoms of the Black Death?

• Coughing and sneezing

• Swollen lumps (buboes), fever, and vomiting

• Rash and itchy skin

• Loss of hair

What did people think caused the Black Death in the Middle Ages?

• God's punishment for sins

• Earthquakes releasing deadly gases

• The movement of the planets

• All of the above

What was the estimated death toll in Europe?

• Around 1 million people

• Around 10 million people

• Between 25-50 million people

• Over 100 million people

What did plague doctors wear to protect themselves?

• Chainmail armor

• Bird-like masks filled with herbs

• Wooden shields

• Nothing, they didn’t believe in protection

What was a common way people tried to avoid the plague?

• Burning incense and carrying flowers

• Eating only vegetables

• Staying in water all day

• Keeping pet rats

How did the Black Death affect peasants?

• They gained more power because fewer workers were available

• They became richer overnight

• They were forced to move to new cities

• They had to pay higher taxes

Which of these was an effect of the Black Death?

• A shortage of workers

• Increased wages for peasants

• Decline in feudalism

• All of the above