History Revision for Assesment 4

Question 1

Describe how did the Black Death reached Europe

Answer 1

It reached Europe via rats which were on them fleas with the plague in China. Then the ships with the rats went to Europe with the rats so it spread.

Question 2

Describe one way the Black Death impacted the population (population decreased)

Answer 2

The Black Death impacted the population by spreading a plague which people didn’t know what caused it so they couldn’t prevent it or heal it.

Question 3

What did people thought caused it? (4)

Answer 3

• Jews and Nobles had poisoned the water in cities.
• A punishment from God.
• Poison vapors from an earthquake at the start of the year.
• The close positioning of Saturn, Jupiter and Mars.

Question 4

Describe some ways that people thought would contain the plague. (3)

Answer 4

• Close yourself away from everyone and drink milk or wine (Quarantine)
• Leave the city and go to the countryside.
• Flog yourself and show you are sorry for sinning
• Carry on and Hope
• Cover your mouth and carry herbs