History Flashcards
What did Medieval England think the Black Death was caused by?
4 humours, miasma (bad air), punishment from god.
What is a Cesspit?
A pit for collecting human waste.
What is a Drover?
Someone who drives animals to the market.
What is a Latrine?
A medieval toilet.
What is a Midden?
A pit for collecting waste.
What is a Conduit?
A stone channel for transporting water
When was the medieval period?
1250-1500
What year did the black death hit?
1348
How much of the population was killed by the Black Death?
50%
What was the 4 humors made up of?
Black bile, yellow bile, phlegm and blood.
What is a gongfarmer?
They were paid to remove human waste from latrines and cesspits.
What is a raker?
Paid to clean the streets.
In Bristol, What 2 things were moved to the outskirts of town?
Prositutes and dung heaps.
What is pesents drink to kill bacteria in the water?
Small beer.
What vegetable stew did pesents eat?
Pottage.
