Black Death Flashcards
1
Q
Lasted From
A
C. 1348-1351
2
Q
Epidemic In
A
Europe
3
Q
Caused By
A
Fleas in Rats jumping onto people
4
Q
Killed How Many
A
200 million people approx.
5
Q
Epidemic
A
Sudden outbreak of disease that spreads and kills people
6
Q
Causes could include
A
- Miasma
- Supernatural eg, From God, movement of planets
- Poor knowledge of medicine