Context Flashcards
1
Q
What were the main killers in medieval Britain?
A
- famine
- war
2
Q
What happened when people became malnourished due to bad harvest?
A
- easier for them to catch diseases
3
Q
What diseases were widespread?
A
- dysentery
- typhoid
- smallpox
- measles
4
Q
What percentage of people died from those diseases?
A
- 10%
5
Q
What percentage of children died before the age of 7?
A
- 30%
6
Q
What was the life expectancy?
A
- 35 years old
