Black Death

Question 1

What was the Black Death?

Answer 1

A devastating pandemic that affected Europe in the 14th century, caused by the Yersinia pestis bacterium.

Question 2

True or False: The Black Death is also known as the Bubonic Plague.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The Black Death arrived in Europe in the year _____.

Answer 3

1347

Question 4

What were the main symptoms of the Black Death?

Answer 4

Symptoms included fever, chills, weakness, and swollen lymph nodes.

Question 5

Which animal was primarily responsible for spreading the Black Death?

Answer 5

Fleas that lived on rats.

Question 6

True or False: The Black Death only affected Europe.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

What social impact did the Black Death have on Europe?

Answer 7

It led to labor shortages and increased wages for workers.

Question 8

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a method used to combat the Black Death? A) Quarantine B) Bloodletting C) Vaccination

Answer 8

C) Vaccination

Question 9

What was the primary cause of death during the Black Death?

Answer 9

Infection from the Yersinia pestis bacterium.

Question 10

True or False: The Black Death led to significant advancements in medicine.

Answer 10

True