Medival Britain Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Features of homes in medieval towns
A
Cramped
Packed together
Overcrowded
2
Q
What year did the Black Death hit England
A
1348
3
Q
Unhelpful cures for the Black Death (4)
A
Flagellants whipping themselves in the streets
Day of prayer
Bloodletting
Carrying posies
4
Q
What did king Edward lll do in response to the Black Death
A
Ordered the mayor of London to clean the streets
5
Q
How did town authorities improve public health in the Middle Ages (3 ways)
A
Employed gongfermers and rakers
Built conduits
6
Q
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