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Section 7 of 11

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Practice Questions for The Black Death

In which year did the Black Death first arrive in England?

A. 1337
B. 1348
C. 1381
D. 1400

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What were 'buboes', which gave the bubonic plague its name?

A. Painful swellings in the armpits and groin caused by infected lymph nodes
B. Black patches on the skin caused by internal bleeding under the surface
C. Blisters filled with fluid that appeared on the chest and back
D. Swollen and blackened fingertips caused by the blood turning bad

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When did the Black Death arrive in England?

1348 (lasted until about 1350)

What caused the Black Death? (actual cause)

Yersinia pestis bacteria, spread by fleas on rats

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Why Did This Happen?

Common Misconceptions