The Bubonic Plague ☠️ Flashcards
1
Q
How many people died
A
It is estimates to have have killed at least 1/3 of Europes population
2
Q
What are the symptoms
A
Swelling all over body, darkly discoloured skin and filling of lungs with phlegm
3
Q
How could it be caught
A
Sneezing, spitting and touching dead bodies
4
Q
What percentage of people died within the first week?
A
70-80%
5
Q
When did it start
A
1347-1350
6
Q
How did it start
A
Rats carries fleas from boats
