Black Death and Trade

What was the estimated percentage of Europeans who died because of the Black Death?

• 25%

• 10%

• 75%

• 50%

Which bacterium was identified as the cause of the Black Death?

• Escherichia coli

• Yersinia pestis

• Staphylococcus aureus

• Vibrio cholerae

How did the Black Death primarily spread during the medieval period?

• Contaminated food

• Direct person-to-person contact

• Airborne particles

• Water contamination

What significant societal change followed the Black Death?

• Stagnation of political reforms

• Increase in feudalism

• Improvement in living standards and social mobility

• Decrease in social mobility

What is a potential benefit of researching the genetic consequences of the Black Death?

• Creating new antibiotics

• Developing time travel

• Understanding historical population movements

• Discovering immunities to multiple pathogens

What is the most famous pandemic of plague described in the text?

• Spanish Flu

• COVID-19

• Black Death

• SARS

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What is the cause of plague and how is it transmitted to humans?

• Virus transmitted through air

• Bacteria transmitted through water

• Bacteria transmitted through fleas

• Parasite transmitted through food

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What does it mean when it is said that plague is a zoonosis?

• It means that plague only occurs in humans.

• It means that plague only occurs in animals.

• It means that plague normally occurs in animals, with humans becoming involved as a spillover phenomenon.

• It means that plague is a plant-based disease.

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Can you provide a summary of the different types of plague mentioned in the text?

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What is the main idea of the passage?

• The plague is an ancient disease that has killed millions of people throughout history.

• The plague is a modern disease that has only recently emerged.

• The plague is a fictional disease created for entertainment purposes.

• The plague is a disease that only affects animals.

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