Death Flashcards
What were common diseases in the middle ages due to unhygienic living conditions?
Dysentery, Typhoid, Influenza, Smallpox
What did people in the middle ages believe the body was made up of?
Four humors: blood, black bile, yellow bile, phlegm
What was believed to cause sickness in the middle ages?
Imbalance in the four humors
What were some methods used to treat sickness in the middle ages?
Bloodletting, amputation, mixing herbs, using leeches to draw blood
What was the Plague in the 14th century known as?
The Black Death
How did the Plague spread throughout Europe?
It spread by fleas from rats and quickly became contagious.
What were the symptoms of the Plague?
The symptoms consisted of swellings or sores on the body and discolored skin, leading to a quick death.
What were some beliefs about the cause of the Plague?
The cause was unknown; some blamed God while others blamed the Jews.
What was the impact of the Plague on the population of Europe?
There was a decrease in population as many people died.
What economic effect did the Plague have?
It led to a shortage of labor.
How did the Plague affect the feudal system?
There was a decline of the feudal system as serfs moved to towns.
What was the trend in population movement during the Plague?
There was a movement from rural villages to urban towns.
How were peasants who remained on the land treated after the Plague?
They were treated better, paid lower taxes, and could rent more land.
What changes occurred in medicine during the Renaissance?
There were significant changes in medicine, especially during the Renaissance.
What social unrest occurred as a result of the Plague?
There were peasant revolts.
What rise in sentiment occurred towards Jews during the Plague?
There was a rise in anti-Semitism or hatred towards Jews.
What were some common illnesses in the Middle Ages?
Flu and smallpox.
What was the Black Death?
The plague.
What does ‘Dirty tour’ refer to?
Unhygienic conditions.
What were punishments for?
For crimes.
What regions did the conqueror invade?
England and Ireland.
What new fighting styles were introduced?
New fighting styles were introduced.
What system was introduced?
Feudalism.
What type of buildings were constructed?
Stone castles.
