Middle ages and the Renaissance Flashcards
how many people died in the black plague?
-25 million
-1/3 to 1/2 of the population of Europe dies in a two year period (1347-1351)
Why did so many people die of the black plague
There was a famine, so low amounts of food. Unsanitary conditions led to low immunity and a high rate of disease.
How long did the black plague last?
Five years (1347-1351)
Where did the Black plague originate?
Central to eastern Asia (China)
How did the black plague spread ?
Through trade ships, fleas in rats, and people.
What nursery rhyme might have originated around the time of the black plague
Ring around the rosey
Could anything good come from the Black Plague? Explain
Yes because during the Plague there was a labor shortage so people charged more for their goods.
What kind of war was the crusades seen. What was it caused by
It was seen as a religious war and it happened because the christians tried to regain the holy land.
What dose crusade mean.
Marked with a cross.
What were christians believe they were fighting for.
Fighting for God.
How many crusades were there?
8
Who started the crusades and when did it start.
Pope Urban II in 1096
What happens when you get the plague.
Glands swell and you get a fever. Your tongue also turns black.
How long did the crusades last?
Around 200 years
What was the purpose of the crusades
to recapture the holy land from the muslims