History final - The Black Plague Flashcards
1
Q
Primary cause
A
The fleas that were found on rats
2
Q
How did it spread to europe
A
through trade
3
Q
symptoms
A
Fever, chills, vomiting, high mortality rate, and swollen lymph nodes that wound turn black
4
Q
why was it called the black plague
A
because the lymph nodes turned black
5
Q
What was the impact
A
it caused economic turmoil and labor shortages
6
Q
what measures were made to control the spread
A
people and ships quarantined for 40 days
7
Q
what areas did it spread the most
A
major cities, Populated areas
