Bubonic Plague Black Death

The disease that ravaged and killed a third of Europe's population in the 14th century is known as...

• The white death

• The black plague

• Small pox

• The bubonic plague

Killed 1/3 of the world's population during it's pandemic

• Spanish Flu

• Black Death

• Rabies

• Ebola

Causes part of the body to turn black (noses, fingers, toes)

• Bubonic plague

• Typhoid Fever

• Ebola

• E. coli

What bacterium is responsible for causing the Bubonic Plague, also known as the Black Death?

• Yersinia pestis

• Escherichia coli

• Staphylococcus aureus

• Bacillus anthracis

Which of the following is a primary symptom of the Bubonic Plague?

• Fever and chills

• Rash

• Coughing

• Nausea

How is the Bubonic Plague primarily transmitted to humans?

• Through flea bites

• Through contaminated water

• Through airborne particles

• Through direct contact with infected individuals

During which century did the Black Death pandemic occur in Europe?

• 14th century

• 15th century

• 16th century

• 17th century

Which part of the body is most commonly affected by the Bubonic Plague, leading to swollen lymph nodes?

• Neck

• Armpits

• Groin

• All of the above

What is the scientific term for the swollen lymph nodes characteristic of the Bubonic Plague?

• Buboes

• Abscesses

• Cysts

• Tumors

Which animal is most commonly associated with the spread of the Bubonic Plague?

• Rats

• Dogs

• Cats

• Birds