SS7 U5 L4 The Bubonic Plague

When did the Black Death reach Europe?

• 14th century

• 12th century

• 19th century

• 21st century

How many people is estimated that died in Europe?

• 30 % of the population

• 35 % of the population

• 50 % of the population

• 60 % of the population

What caused the Bubonic Plague?

• A unknown virus

• The bacterium Yersinia pestis

• A parasite

• A fungus

What made the European population vulnerable to the Black Death?

• Poverty, crowded living conditions, and malnutrition.

• Strong healthcare system
• Abundant food supply
• High levels of education

What was the impact of genetics of the European population during the plague?

• Made people resistant to the plague.

• No significant changes in genetic traits.
• Increased susceptibility to other diseases.
• Decreased genetic strenght due to population decline.