The Black Death

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1. What was the main period that the Black Death affected Europe? 1347-1351 1372-1379 1296-1306 1394-1406

2. What were the symptoms of the Black Death? Black swellings the size of eggs on the armpits or groin Dark spots on the skin Fever, headaches, and vomiting All of these

3. Once a person was infected, how long did they generally last before succumbing to the plague? 24 hours Ten days A week Three days

4. How did the plague enter into Europe? From mariners returning to Europe From poisoned water From tainted food From slaves who originated from Africa

5. How did the European population become infected by the plague? By touching anything worn by people who were infected with the plague Being bitten by infected fleas All of these Being in the same room with someone already infected

6. How did Pope Clement VI assist in combating the plague? Met with the rulers of European countries to let them repent for their sins Ordered the death of all Jews within city limits Consecrated the Rhone River at Avignon to be used as a burial site Fasted for thirty days

7. Which of the following medieval practices increased the chances of becoming infected with the plague? Burning the dead Killing all the dogs that could be found Mass burial sites Getting drunk on a daily basis

8. Which occupation had a large growth rate at this time due to the plague? Lawyers Priests Doctors Tailors

9. How many people are estimated to have died from the plague? 5,000,000 25,000,000 17,000,000 48,000,000

10. What children's rhyme is said to be about the plague? "London Bridge is Falling Down" "Ring Around the Rosy" "Baa Baa Black Sheep" "Three Blind Mice"