Black Death

Discuss the social and economic effects of the Black Death on medieval Europe.

• It led to a population increase

• It caused a decline in labor force and economic instability

• It resulted in the unification of European countries

• It had no significant impact

What bacterium is responsible for the Black Death?

• Yersinia pestis

• Escherichia coli

• Staphylococcus aureus

• Bacillus anthracis

How was the Black Death primarily transmitted to humans?

• Airborne particles

• Contaminated water

• Flea bites

• Direct contact with infected individuals

Which animal is most commonly associated with the spread of the Black Death?

• Cats

• Rats

• Dogs

• Cows

What was a common symptom of the Black Death?

• Rash

• Buboes

• Fever blisters

• Hair loss

During which century did the Black Death peak in Europe?

• 12th century

• 14th century

• 16th century

• 18th century

What scientific method was used to confirm the presence of Yersinia pestis in ancient remains?

• Carbon dating

• DNA analysis

• Radiography

• Spectroscopy

Which of the following is a modern treatment for the plague caused by Yersinia pestis?

• Antibiotics

• Vaccination

• Chemotherapy

• Radiation therapy

What is the term for the study of disease outbreaks and their spread?

• Virology

• Epidemiology

• Pathology

• Immunology

Which part of the human body is primarily affected by the bubonic form of the plague?

• Lungs

• Lymph nodes

• Liver

• Heart