Great Plague + Black Death Flashcards
(23 cards)
What year did the Great Plague occur in England?
1665
What was the estimated death toll from the Great Plague in London?
100,000 people
What was the population percentage that died during the Great Plague?
1 in 5 of the population
What did people believe caused the Black Death?
Punishment for the sin of the world
What astronomical event was linked to the Black Death in 1345?
Alignment of Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn
What was the most popular theory for the cause of the Black Death?
Miasma - impure air
Who was blamed for the Black Death by the European population?
Jewish community
What treatment was commonly sought during the Black Death?
Confession of sins and asking for God’s forgiveness
What was a common method of treatment involving blood?
Blood letting / purging the body
Fill in the blank: During the Great Plague, many believed it was God’s will that the sick should _______.
die
What natural herbs were used for their cleansing properties during the Great Plague?
Aloe and myrrh
What action was taken by the government during the Great Plague regarding public gatherings?
Banned large public gatherings
What was the purpose of the red cross painted on doors during the Great Plague?
To indicate that the infected were quarantined
What did plague doctors wear to protect themselves?
Wax jackets and bird masks
What was one method of prevention still popular in 1665 that was also seen in 1348?
Praying to God
Fill in the blank: During the Great Plague, people held _______ to their noses to ward off disease.
flowers or herbs
What was a significant change in government action from 1348 to 1665?
Government more involved in public health measures
True or False: The belief that the plague was a punishment from God persisted from 1348 to 1665.
True
What was a new herbal remedy used during the Great Plague?
New herbal remedies with unknown origins
What was one method of treatment that was not recognized as effective during the Great Plague?
Praying
What was the most effective prevention method believed by people during both plagues?
Leaving largely populated areas
What did the government do to try to drive off disease during the Great Plague?
Stopped cleaning streets to create a foul smell
Fill in the blank: In 1665, people believed they had no way of treating the plague, so they focused on _______ instead.
prevention
