Black Death) Tom Carr
13. If you caught the Black Death today you would likely die from it.
TRUE FALSE
10. In popular culture which children's rhyme is said to be about the plague?
• "Ring a Ring o' Roses"0 • "Baa Baa Black Sheep" • "London Bridge is Falling Down" • "Three Blind Mice"
1. What was the main period that the Black Death affected Europe?
• 1347-13510 • 1372-1379 • 1296-1306 • 1394-1406
3. Once a person was infected, how long did they generally last before succumbing to the plague?
• 24 hours • 10-12 days • 7-8 days • 3-5 days0
9. How many people are estimated to have died from the plague?
• 75,000,000O • 5,000,000 • 25,000,000 • 17,000,000
5. How did the European population become infected by the plague?
• Being bitten by infected fleas • By touching anything worn by people who were infected with the plague • Being in the same room with someone already infected • All of these0
20. What fluid was vomited up once caught the virus?
• Bile • Hydrochloric acid • BloodO • Cerebrospinal fluid
7. Which of the following medieval practices increased the chances of becoming infected with the plague?
• Burning the dead • Getting drunk on a daily basis • Mass burial sites0 • Killing all the dogs that could be found
17. What culture believed the god of their religion sent it as punishment?
• Christians • Buddhists • Muslims
2. What were the symptoms of the Black Death?
• Dark spots on the skin • Black swellings the size of eggs on the armpits or groin • All of these0 • Fever, headaches, and vomiting
11. Did the Black Death have a 100% death rate per infection?
• False • True
18. When the Mongols attacked a castle and were infected with the plague what was there strategy?
• Flee battle • Pray • Catapult there dead into the castle • Set the woods on fire
4. How did the plague enter into Europe?
• From tainted food • By flea-bearing rats on ships0 • From poisoned water • From slaves who originated from Africa
12. Where do historians think that the Black Death started?
• In Africa • In North America • In Russia • In England • In Asiao
16. What was the best strategy for fighting the plague?
• IsolationO • A castle • Lots of guards • A doctor
8. Which occupation had a large growth rate at this time due to the plague?
• Lawyers • Priests0 • Doctors • Tailors
19. What part of the body did the plague target once infected?
• Lungs • Glands • Heart • All of the aboveO
15. What was one of the things the pope used to protect himself against the outbreak infected rats and mice?
• Mote • iron door • Cats • Fire0
6. How did Pope Clement VI assist in combating the plague?
• Ordered the death of all Jews within city limits • Met with the rulers of European countries to let them repent for their sins • Fasted for thirty days • Consecrated the Rhone River at Avignon to be used as a burial site0
14. What did some people at the time think caused the disease?
• They thought it was punishment from god o • That the Jewish people caused it to kill Christians • That pockets of bad air from earthquakes released the disease • None of the above
