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What role did lack of sanitation play in the spread of the Black Death?
What role did lack of sanitation play in the spread of the Black Death?
- It created a breeding ground for disease to spread quickly. (correct)
- It was not a factor in the spread of the disease.
- It led to the development of effective medicines to combat the disease.
- It helped to keep the town clean, preventing the spread of disease.
How did Mongolian warriors contribute to the spread of the Black Death?
How did Mongolian warriors contribute to the spread of the Black Death?
- They protected towns by keeping them clean and sanitized.
- They isolated infected areas to prevent further spread.
- They introduced fleas carrying the disease during battles. (correct)
- They provided medicine and medical knowledge to combat the disease.
Which major city served as a host for the Black Death and played a significant role in spreading the disease?
Which major city served as a host for the Black Death and played a significant role in spreading the disease?
- Berlin
- Sicily (correct)
- Venice
- Paris
What impact did the Black Death have on social structures in Europe?
What impact did the Black Death have on social structures in Europe?
Which factor contributed significantly to the economic impact of the Black Death?
Which factor contributed significantly to the economic impact of the Black Death?
What were some measures that could have been effective in combating the Black Death?
What were some measures that could have been effective in combating the Black Death?
What was the main method through which the Black Death spread from Asia to Europe?
What was the main method through which the Black Death spread from Asia to Europe?
What were the common symptoms of the bubonic plague during the Black Death pandemic?
What were the common symptoms of the bubonic plague during the Black Death pandemic?
What was a common belief among people without medical knowledge about the cause of the Black Death?
What was a common belief among people without medical knowledge about the cause of the Black Death?
Which group was often erroneously blamed for causing the Black Death due to various misconceptions?
Which group was often erroneously blamed for causing the Black Death due to various misconceptions?
What microscopic organism was identified as the carrier of the Black Death during the pandemic?
What microscopic organism was identified as the carrier of the Black Death during the pandemic?
How quickly could the bubonic plague lead to death if left untreated during the Black Death pandemic?
How quickly could the bubonic plague lead to death if left untreated during the Black Death pandemic?
What did Medieval people believe caused the spread of the Black Death?
What did Medieval people believe caused the spread of the Black Death?
What distinguished Pneumonic Plague from Bubonic Plague?
What distinguished Pneumonic Plague from Bubonic Plague?
What was a common belief about how to combat the Black Death?
What was a common belief about how to combat the Black Death?
How did Medieval people try to combat the swellings caused by the Black Death?
How did Medieval people try to combat the swellings caused by the Black Death?
Why did Medieval people believe that drawing out poison could help combat the Black Death?
Why did Medieval people believe that drawing out poison could help combat the Black Death?
What was a common misconception about how the Black Death spread?
What was a common misconception about how the Black Death spread?
