1. The Bubonic Plague
Will you survive the Pandemic that swept the world in 1347 and killed nearly ½ of Europe’s Population?

2. Bubonic Plague Sim Game Rules
Every correct answer = 5 points
Total possible number of points = 30 points
To survive you need to pass = 20 points
You can only get two wrong!
ARE YOU READY TO PLAY?

3. Open your envelopes… Who are you?
A rich noble? A powerful bishop? a poor serf?
The Pope? The King? a knight?
A Townsperson (Burgher)? a monk?
Which of the people listed above had the best chance of NOT catching the Plague?
It can be different from who you are – write your choice on the paper.
2) Which one listed above would be the MOST vulnerable (most likely to catch it)?
Write your choice on the paper.

4. 3) Which of the following would be the best preventive measure against the plague of 1347?
Take a bath.
Pray.
Go to town for medicine.
Eat your vegetables.

5. 4) The Bubonic Plague has arrived in your neighborhood
4) The Bubonic Plague has arrived in your neighborhood! Which of the following will give you the best chance of survival?
Barricade yourself in your house.
Wash your clothes, pack a bag, and leave.
Pray.
Immediately burn all Plague Victims.

6. 5. Oh NO, you’ve caught the plague
5. Oh NO, you’ve caught the plague! You have a fever of 1040, chills, & painful black swellings called buboes cover your body – What should you do?
Drink a cup of your own urine.
Eat moldy bread.
Drink alcohol (beer).
Hydrate - drink water.

7. 6. Against all odds you have survived the Plague
6. Against all odds you have survived the Plague! What should you do next?
Help others still suffering from the plague.
Run away! Move to a land still unaffected.
Don’t go near any of the dead.
Pray.

8. OK – the Answers! Bonus Question: Do you think you will survive?
Which of the people had the best chance of NOT catching the Plague?
Ans: The Serf / peasant!
Why? They lived in the countryside – not as many travelers/traders = less exposure!
Which one listed above would be the MOST vulnerable (most likely to catch it)?
Ans: A townsperson / burgher
Why? For the same reason the serfs were safer in the country – cities & towns were centers of trade and therefore CENTERS OF PLAGUE!

9. 3) Which of the following would be the best preventive measure against the plague of 1347?
Take a bath.
Pray.
Go to town for medicine.
Eat your vegetables.

10. 4) The Bubonic Plague has arrived in your neighborhood
4) The Bubonic Plague has arrived in your neighborhood! Which of the following will give you the best chance of survival?
Barricade yourself in your house.
Wash your clothes, pack a bag, and leave.
Pray.
Immediately burn all Plague Victims.

11. 5. Oh NO, you’ve caught the plague
5. Oh NO, you’ve caught the plague! You have a fever of 1040, chills, & painful black swellings called buboes cover your body – What should you do?
Drink a cup of your own urine.
Eat moldy bread.
Drink alcohol (beer).
Hydrate - drink water.
Why? Penicillin (an early antibiotic) would kill the plague and mold is the primary ingredient!

12. 6. Against all odds you have survived the Plague
6. Against all odds you have survived the Plague! What should you do next?
Help others still suffering from the plague.
Run away! Move to a land still unaffected.
Don’t go near any of the dead.
Pray.
Why? Because it
Is the right thing
to do!

13. Why did I have you all become different people if you were all going to die anyway?
Because it was meant to show you the equalizing effect of disease. It didn’t matter how rich or powerful you were – anyone was vulnerable to the disease and so the plague helped to make the peasants and serfs see their value! The nobles and clergy were no better than them!