The Black Death - mass burials

The video describes the devastating impact of a pestilence, where many people fall sick and die without receiving care due to fear. Bodies are left outside homes for collection, and mass graves are dug to accommodate the overwhelming number of deceased. The stench from these graves is overpowering, highlighting the dire situation.

What was the main reason people stayed in their homes during the pestilence?

• To avoid being collected by porters

• To care for their sick family members

• To protect themselves from the pestilence

• To avoid the stench outside

How were the bodies of those who died in their homes discovered?

• The government conducted regular inspections

• Porters checked every house daily

• The smell of decay alerted the neighbors

• Neighbors noticed the absence of the family

What was the role of porters during the pestilence?

• To provide medical care

• To enforce quarantine measures

• To collect and transport bodies

• To distribute food supplies

Why were mass graves necessary during the pestilence?

• To save space in cemeteries

• To prevent the spread of disease

• To honor the deceased

• To reduce the workload of porters

What was a significant issue with the mass graves?

• They were not marked

• They were located far from the city

• They were too shallow

• The stench was overwhelming