Which disease caused the Black Death pandemic that swept through Europe in the 14th century?

In which year did the Black Death first arrive in Europe through Mediterranean ports?

What were the characteristic swellings called that gave bubonic plague its name?

Which Italian city was one of the first major European centers devastated by the Black Death in 1348?

What did many Europeans initially believe caused the Black Death before understanding disease transmission?

Which religious movement emerged during the Black Death as people publicly whipped themselves to atone for sins they believed caused the plague?

How did the massive death toll from the Black Death affect the position of surviving peasants and laborers?

Which region of Europe was relatively spared from the worst effects of the Black Death due to isolation?

What long-term cultural shift did the Black Death accelerate in European art and literature?

Approximately what percentage of Europe's population died during the Black Death between 1347 and 1351?