Black Death Flashcards
1
Q
What years did the Black Death go on to
A
1347-1351
2
Q
What is pandemic
A
Global
3
Q
What is epidemic
A
Regional
4
Q
How much of Europe was wiped out
A
1/2 to 1/3
5
Q
What are symptoms of the plague
A
- Painful swellings called buboes in the armpits or groin. They were the size of an egg
- Vomiting and developing a fever
- Dark blotches appeared from bleeding under the skin
- The disease attacked the nervous system
- The buboes popped and bad yucky liquid like pus comes out
6
Q
What country was spared from the plague
A
Warsaw in Poland
7
Q
What year did the black death come to england
A
1348
8
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