Spread of the Disease Flashcards
1
Q
How was the black death first spread?
A
It came from Asia through the silk road. When the boat came back from a trading route, it contained the black plague, which then quickly spread across Europe.
2
Q
How was the black death spread across Europe?
A
The plague was spread by fleas that lived on rats. When the rat died from the disease, the fleas jumped on to humans. The disease was very contagious so human interaction also resulted in it’s spread.
