103 Ring Around The Rosie - One Minute History

The video explores the nursery rhyme 'Ring Around the Rosy' and its alleged connection to the Black Death in the 17th century. It discusses the symbolism of the rhyme's lines, such as the rosy rash and the pocket full of posies, which were thought to relate to symptoms and practices during the plague. However, experts consider this explanation an urban legend rather than historical fact.

What historical event is the rhyme 'Ring a Ring o' Roses' often associated with?

• The Renaissance

• The Great Fire of London

• The Black Death

• The Industrial Revolution

What symptom was believed to be indicated by the phrase 'a rosy red rash'?

• A sign of good health

• An indication of the plague

• A symptom of the common cold

• A mark of nobility

What was the purpose of carrying a 'pocket full of poses' during the plague?

• To ward off evil spirits

• To attract bees

• To celebrate spring

• To mask the smell of death

What does the line 'we all fall down' suggest about the perception of the plague?

• It was easily curable

• It was a certain death

• It was a seasonal allergy

• It was a minor illness

How do experts view the connection between the rhyme and the plague?

• As a scientific discovery

• As an urban legend

• As a plausible theory

• As a proven historical fact