What exactly was spreading the Black Death?

Bacteria, on fleas, riding rats, along trade routes

Select the correct chain of responsibility for the spread of the Black Death.

Humans - Bacteria - Fleas - Rats - Trade Routes

What role might executing potentially demonic cats have played in the spread of the plague?

Fewer cats meant more rats, whose fleas then spread bacteria

Any epidemic that causes a lot of deaths

During the Black Death, flowers and herbs were used to:

Cure diseases, Overpower bad smells that might cause disease

Why was the "beak" a part of the plague doctor's mask?

It was filled with herbs to fight the bad air

Plague doctors wore a wide brimmed hat to:

Identify that they were doctors

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1
How did the Black Death get that name?
Toes and fingers turn black
Vomit is thick and black
Black patches appear on the skin
Eyes turn black
2
Which of these was NOT a theory that medieval people believed caused the Black Death?
Really stinky air
God was punishing them for losing the Crusades
Bacteria spread by rodents
Jews poisoned the drinking water
3
The Black Death was caused by Bubonic Plague.
True
False
4
Can someone get the Bubonic Plague today?
Yes, but it can be cured
No, the disease is gone
Yes, and it will probably kill them
No, except in very poor countries far away
5
What exactly was spreading the Black Death?
Fleas, on cats and rats, following trade routes
Bacteria, on cats, sailing on trade ships
Rats biting humans, following trade routes
Bacteria, on fleas, riding rats, along trade routes
6
Which of these might create a miasma?
Strongly seasoned stew in the oven
A field of clover
Sweaty people who have not had a bath
A pile of rotting garbage
7
How long did it take for the Black Death to kill its victims?
About a month
3-4 days
7-10 days
One day
8
Select the correct chain of responsibility for the spread of the Black Death.
Rats - Fleas - Bacteria - Trade Routes - Humans
Humans - Rats - China
Humans - Bacteria - Fleas - Rats - Trade Routes
Humans - Bacteria - Rats - Trade Routes
9
Which of these is NOT a symptom of Bubonic Plague?
Headache
Itchy rash
High fever
Swelling in the neck and groin
10
Which of these was NOT to protect a plague doctor from the body fluids of a patient?
A hood or scarf
Gloves
A high-necked overcoat
A leather apron
11
What role might executing potentially demonic cats have played in the spread of the plague?
Fewer cats led to dogs starving, leaving villages unguarded
Fewer cats meant more rats, whose fleas then spread bacteria
Fewer cats meant more rodents, which depleted grain supply
Fewer cats meant less food for the extremely poor people
12
What is the cause of the bubonic plague?
Rats
Foul smelling air
Not washing your hands
Bacteria
13
Which of these can cure the Black Death?
Balancing the body's humors by releasing blood
Flowers and herbs
A strong dose of antibiotics
Nothing
14
A plague is
Any epidemic that causes a lot of deaths
A disease that causes glands to swell and skin to turn black
The stuff the dentist scrapes off your teeth
A disease carried by rats
15
Where did the Black Death first appear?
China
Europe
Asia
Moscovy
16
What is one way we have NOT learned about the plague outbreaks of the past?
Examining art from Medieval times
Reading old autopsy reports
Studying letters written from those times
Interviewing plague doctors
17
How many widespread outbreaks of Bubonic Plague have been recorded through history?
Hundreds, dating back to Ancient Egypt
Five total
Three total
Just 1, in the 1600s
18
Who contracts the Black Death?
Only farm workers
Everyone
Mostly the poor
Mostly the rich
19
During the Black Death, flowers and herbs were used to:
Cure diseases
Overpower bad smells that might cause disease
Season bland food
Brighten a sick person's room
20
Why was the "beak" a part of the plague doctor's mask?
It was filled with snacks
To keep anyone from getting too close
To scare off the spirits from the underworld
It was filled with herbs to fight the bad air
21
Plague doctors wore a wide brimmed hat to:
Frighten away bad spirits
Shield them from the sun
Protect them from germs
Identify that they were doctors
22
How did the plague spread through Europe?
Along hiking trails
Along trade routes
Following animal migrations
Through the water supply

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