Black Death Quick Cram Flashcards
1
Q
When did the Black Death arrive
A
In 1348 arrived in melcombe in Dorset
2
Q
What percentage of people died from it
A
50-60% of people
3
Q
What were the cures?
A
Joust buboes
Attach chicken to buboes
Flagellation whip yourself to stop god punishing you
Blood letting
4
Q
What did people think the causes of the Black Death were
A
Planets align Jews poisoning water Miasma God is angry with us Four humours To much excitement
5
Q
What years did it reach Wales Ireland and Scotland
A
1349 for Wales and Ireland
1350 for Scotland
6
Q
Reasons for the epidemic
A
Streets very disgusting
Doctors knew nothing
They drank from the same river they shat and pissed in
