Mini-test 2 - Health - Plague

Question 1

When did the Black Death occur?

Answer 1

1347-1351

Question 2

Where did the Black Death come from?

Answer 2

The Far East (China)

Question 3

What did people believe caused the Black Death? Give 2 causes

Answer 3

Miasma, Sinning, Lepers and Jews, the movement of the planets, wearing pointed shoes, dogs and cats

Question 4

What percentage of the population died as a result of the Black Death?

Answer 4

Between 30 and 60%

Question 5

When did the Great Plague occur?

Answer 5

1665

Question 6

Which area of England was most affected by the Great Plague?

Answer 6

London

Question 7

What new public health measures were introduced during the Great Plague?

Answer 7

Rubbish must be cleared from the streets, patients with plague must be isolated for 40 days, no strangers were allowed in the city without a certificate of health, all dogs and cats were to be caught and killed

Question 8

Name two items of clothing that a plague doctor wore

Answer 8

Beaked mask, long waxed tunic/gown, hat, boots, gloves, cane

Question 9

How many people died as a result of the Great Plague?

Answer 9

Approximately 100,000