The Black Death Quiz
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What are the two types of the disease identified by Guy de Chauliac?

Bubonic and Pneumonic

What are the symptoms of the bubonic plague?

Swelling and oozing of glands in the neck, armpits, and groin

What are the symptoms of the pneumonic plague?

Coughing up blood

Why did many doctors leave the city?

<p>For fear of catching the disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some explanations people have come up with for the causes of the plague?

<p>Punishment from God, planetary movement, poisoned wells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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The Black Death

  • Two main types of the disease identified by Guy de Chauliac: bubonic plague and pneumonic plague

Symptoms of the Bubonic Plague

  • Swollen and painful lymph nodes, called buboes, in the groin, armpits, or neck
  • Fever, chills, and weakness
  • Painful and swollen lymph nodes that turn black and burst, releasing pus

Symptoms of the Pneumonic Plague

  • Coughing up blood-tinged sputum
  • Fever, chills, and weakness
  • Pneumonia-like symptoms, including shortness of breath and chest pain

Flight of Doctors

  • Many doctors left the city during the plague outbreak, fearing infection and death

Medieval Explanations for the Plague

  • Bad air, or "miasma," rising from decaying bodies and sewers
  • Punishment from God for sinful behavior
  • Astrological events, such as the alignment of planets
  • Jews, lepers, and other minority groups were also blamed for the outbreak

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Test your knowledge of the Black Death with this informative quiz! Explore the different types of the disease, its devastating effects, and the historical figures associated with it. Challenge yourself and become an expert on this infamous plague.

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