Y7 Revision The Black Death Flashcards
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How did the Black Death spread?
The Black Death, caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis, spread primarily through fleas that lived on rodents, particularly black rats, which were commonly found in medieval towns and ships. These fleas would bite infected rats, then jump onto humans and bite them, transmitting the plague. The disease also spread through trade and travel, with ships carrying rats and fleas to new areas.
What were the symptoms of the Black Death?
The symptoms of the Black Death, or bubonic plague, included fever, chills, headaches, body aches, and swollen, painful lymph nodes called buboes. Other symptoms that developed later included vomiting, diarrhea, and in severe cases, internal bleeding and organ failure.
How many people died during the Black Death?
The Black Death, the devastating bubonic plague pandemic of the 14th century, is estimated to have killed between 75 and 200 million people across Eurasia. In Europe alone, it is thought to have claimed the lives of roughly one-third to one-half of the population.
How did people react to the Black Death?
People responded to the Black Death with a range of behaviors, including attempts to avoid the plague, seeking treatments, and engaging in religious activities. Some people attempted to avoid the plague by carrying flowers or herbs to purify the air, while others engaged in prayer and fasting. Some also sought medical treatments like bloodletting or herbal remedies. The rich often fled to the countryside, while others quarantined themselves or were quarantined.
What were some of the attempted cures or treatments for the Black Death?
Most cures for the Plague dealt with balancing body humors, such as bloodletting. Other cures included gold, rose water, and theriac. Even though the Plague killed many, it had beneficial effects on medicine, especially in Europe.
What were the social consequences of the Black Death?
The Black Death, a devastating pandemic in the 14th century, had profound social consequences, including increased social mobility, challenges to traditional authority, and intensified religious and social unrest. It led to a shortage of labor, boosting wages for survivors, and ultimately weakened the feudal system.
What factors contributed to the spread and severity of the Black Death?
he spread and severity of the Black Death were influenced by several factors, including the disease itself, the vectors of transmission, and the conditions of the time. The disease, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, was highly contagious, especially in its pneumonic form, which spread through the air. Fleas on rats, particularly those found on trade ships, played a crucial role in transporting the disease from Asia to Europe. Additionally, unsanitary living conditions in medieval towns and cities, overcrowding, and the lack of understanding of disease transmission contributed to the rapid spread and high mortality rates.
In which year did the Black Death first reach England?
The Black Death first reached England in June 1348. The plague is believed to have arrived on a ship from Gascony in France, landing on the Dorset coast.
What is another name for the Black Death?
The Black Death is also known as Bubonic Plague. During the Middle Ages, it was commonly referred to as “the pestilence” or “the Great Mortality”. In modern times, it is still referred to as “the plague” or “bubonic plague”.
What percentage of Britain’s population is thought to have died from the plague?
In total 30-40% of the English population perished and in some villages, the death toll reached 80-90%.
Things were made worse by pneumonic plague that attacked what?
Pneumonic plague, a severe and dangerous form of plague, primarily attacks the lungs, spreading through coughing and sneezing. It is the most virulent type of plague and can lead to rapid progression to respiratory failure and death if untreated.
