The Erfurt Latrine Disaster Quiz

What year did the Erfurt Latrine Disaster occur?

• 1484

• 1384

• 1284

• 1184

Who was the Holy Roman Emperor during the time of the Erfurt Latrine Disaster?

• Charles IV

• Otto I

• Henry II

• Frederick I Barbarossa

What is a latrine as described in the video?

• A pit in the ground with a seat over it

• A modern toilet with plumbing

• A type of medieval weapon

• A type of medieval castle

What was the main reason for the collapse during the meeting?

• An earthquake

• A fire in the building

• The floor beams couldn't support the weight

• A sudden storm

Which chronicler's account is considered closer to the event in time?

• Chronica Reinhard Brunensis

• Chronicle of St. Peter

• None of the above

• Hisor Chronic UD Bish

What is one of the myths about the number of people who died in the disaster?

• Only 2 people died

• Over 100 people died

• No one died

• Exactly 10 people died

What was a problem with the source by Johan Ludvik Got?

• It was written 400 years after the event

• It was a primary source

• It was a fictional account

• It was written in Latin

What happened to the Church of St. Peter in 1142?

• It was destroyed by fire

• It was rebuilt

• It was converted into a castle

• It was expanded

What did the chroniclers attribute the disaster to?

• A natural disaster

• A deliberate attack

• Poor construction

• Divine judgment

What did the narrator ask viewers to do at the end of the video?

• Read more about the event

• Subscribe to the channel

• Think of a nastier way to die

• Visit the historical site