Black Death Quiz

What was the Black Death?

• A deadly plague
• A war
• A drought
• A rebellion

In which century did the Black Death occur?

• 14th century
• 12th century
• 16th century
• 10th century

What bacterium caused the Black Death?

• Yersinia pestis
• Salmonella
• E. coli
• Streptococcus

How was the Black Death primarily spread?

• Fleas on rats
• Dirty water
• Airplanes
• Poisoned food

What was a common symptom of the Black Death?

• Buboes
• Broken bones
• Red eyes
• Coughing blood

How did many people interpret the plague at the time?

• Punishment from God
• Astrological sign
• Gift from nature
• Curse from enemies

What treatment did plague doctors use?

• Sweet-smelling herbs in beak masks
• Vaccines
• Blood transfusions
• Antibiotics

What was a long-term impact of the Black Death?

• Decline of the feudal system
• Roman Empire's fall
• Discovery of America
• Crusades began

What year did the plague reach Sicily?

• 1347
• 1247
• 1447
• 1400

What protective measure was used in Venice?

• Quarantine of ships
• Mass prayers
• Wall building
• Fire rituals