040 The Black Death - One Minute History

The video discusses the bubonic plague, caused by Yasinia pestis, which spread through Europe in the 14th century. It highlights the symptoms, such as swollen lymph nodes, and the societal impact, including the spread of the disease by Mongols during the siege of Kaffa. The plague led to widespread death, cultural shifts, and the emergence of the Dance macabre genre. It resulted in the death of 50 million people, wiping out 60% of Europe's population.

What is the origin of the name 'bubonic plague'?

• From the city where it first appeared

• From the type of bacteria causing it

• From the appearance of swollen lymph nodes

• From the method of transmission

During the siege of Kaffa, how did the Mongols attempt to spread the plague?

• By poisoning the water supply

• By catapulting infected bodies over the city walls

• By sending infected rats into the city

• By burning the city to the ground

What false accusation was made against Jews during the Black Death?

• They were hiding the cure

• They were spreading the plague through trade

• They were poisoning wells

• They were hoarding food supplies

What cultural genre emerged as a result of the Black Death?

• Dance Macabre

• Gothic literature

• Romanticism

• Renaissance art

Approximately what percentage of Europe's population was wiped out by the Black Death?

• 60%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%