11 Questions
Which country was hit first by the Black Death?
China
What were the initial symptoms of the Black Death?
Swelling at the lymph nodes
What was the impact of the Black Death on Europe's population?
At least a third died
According to recent suggestions, what was the true culprit behind Europe's version of the disease?
Human fleas and lice
What additional disease was discovered in victims' bodies exhumed from mass graves in England?
Anthrax
What was the purpose of bloodletting, a medical procedure used during the Black Death?
To balance blood levels
What is the reason behind Caucasian Americans having a 15% chance of having some resistance to the disease?
They passed on their genes to following generations
Which of the following was NOT a possible mode of transmission for the Black Death?
Contaminated spirits passing by
What was the main reason for the spread of the Black Death?
Urban rats and their fleas
Which of the following animals served as hosts for the bacterium and blood-sucking pests during the Black Death?
Squirrels and rabbits
What was the estimated death toll in Europe during the Black Death?
Between 50 and 70 million
Test your knowledge on the spread of the Black Death through trade routes in Europe and Asia. Learn about the role of ships and rodents in the transmission of the plague. Discover how the disease traveled from Sicily to other port locations and beyond in this informative quiz.
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