Question

from notes:

1. the black death is caused by what bacteria?

a. y. bestie
b. y. pestis
c. y. borealis
d. y. petulance

1. when did the black plague begin to spread in asia? (remember, a century is named after 100 years after the current year. for instance, in the year 2026, this is the 21st century, not the 20th.)

a. 13th century
b. 14th century
c. 15th century
d. 16th century

1. which two ways did the plague mainly travel from asia to europe?

a. flea bites from on infected rats
b. sick people searching for care at european monasteries
c. sick people continuing to trade
d. rat bites from infected rats

1. roughly what percentage of people died from the plague (in europe)?

a. 10%
b. 25%
c. 50%
d. 75%

1. the main reasons riots happened during the plague was for what reasons?

a. to rebel against the lords
b. to make an organized stance against the king
c. to loot from wealthier citizens and lords
d. to find someone to blame

1. who were the main scapegoats for the plague in europe?

a. catholics
b. muslims
c. eastern orthodox
d. jews

Explanation:

1. The Black Death is caused by Yersinia pestis, abbreviated as Y. Pestis.
2. The Black Plague began spreading in Asia in the 13th century (1200s), before reaching Europe in the 14th century.
3. The plague spread via flea bites from infected rats (the primary vector) and sick traders moving along trade routes between Asia and Europe.
4. Historical estimates show roughly 50% of Europe's population died from the Black Death.
5. Riots during the plague often occurred as people sought scapegoats to blame for the catastrophic disease.
6. Jewish communities were the main scapegoats in Europe, facing violent persecution as people falsely accused them of causing the plague.

Answer:

1. b. Y. Pestis
2. a. 13ᵗʰ Century
3. a. Flea bites from on infected rats, c. Sick people continuing to trade
4. c. 50%
5. d. To find someone to blame
6. d. Jews