Who Were the Plague Doctors? I IT'S HISTORY

The video explores the history and impact of the Black Death, a devastating pandemic in 14th century Europe. It discusses the spread of the bubonic plague, the role of quarantine, and the unique attire of 17th-century plague doctors. The video also covers the treatment methods used, such as bloodletting, and highlights the contributions of figures like Nostradamus. Finally, it touches on the modern understanding of the plague and its control through antibiotics, noting a recent outbreak in Madagascar in 2017.

What was one of the main reasons the Black Death did not reach Poland?

• Poland had a natural immunity to the plague.

• The plague was stopped by a religious intervention.

• King Casimir the Great imposed a quarantine.

• The Polish climate was too cold for the plague.

Who invented the iconic plague doctor's attire?

• King Casimir the Great

• Charles de Lorme

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michel de Nostredame

What was the purpose of the herbs in the beak of the plague doctor's mask?

• To cure the plague

• To protect against evil spirits

• To alleviate the smell of corpses

• To provide a disguise

Which method did Nostradamus discourage in treating the plague?

• Staying in fresh air

• Drinking rose brew

• Bloodletting

• Burning of corpses

What modern medical advancement has made the bubonic plague less of a threat today?

• Vaccines

• Antibiotics

• Herbal remedies

• Quarantine measures