Understanding the Black Death

What time period is the setting of the video?

• Asia in the 1500s

• Europe in the 1300s

• Africa in the 1900s

• America in the 1800s

Who is Rafa in the video?

• A talking Albanian crow bird

• A medieval knight

• A time-traveling historian

• A plague doctor

What was the Bubonic plague also known as?

• The Great Famine

• The Silent Killer

• The Red Death

• The Great Mortality

What were some symptoms of the Bubonic plague?

• Nausea, dizziness, and blurred vision

• Swollen boils, fever, and vomiting

• Coughing, sneezing, and sore throat

• Rashes, headaches, and fatigue

What bacteria caused the Bubonic plague?

• Staphylococcus aureus

• Escherichia coli

• Salmonella enterica

• Yersinia pestis

How did the Bubonic plague primarily spread?

• Through airborne viruses

• Through contaminated water

• Through infected fleas on rats

• Through direct contact with infected people

What was a major factor in the rapid spread of the plague?

• Overcrowded and unsanitary urban areas

• Frequent natural disasters

• Widespread famine

• Increased agricultural activities

What was one method used by plague doctors to treat patients?

• Bloodletting with leeches

• Administering antibiotics

• Performing surgeries

• Using herbal remedies

What was a characteristic feature of plague doctors?

• A crown and scepter

• A suit of armor

• A cloak of invisibility

• A mask with a beak filled with plants

What is the modern treatment for the Bubonic plague?

• Antibiotics

• Vaccination

• Surgery

• Herbal medicine