reactions of the black death Flashcards
1
Q
what did people carry in their pockets?
A
posies of flowers
2
Q
what did they burn
A
burned rosemary and other sweetly scented plants
3
Q
why did they carry and burn these things?
A
to purify the air in their houses
4
Q
what did people stop
A
they stopped taking hot baths and exercise
5
Q
why did they stop exercising and taking hot baths?
A
miasma could infect people threw sweaty skin
6
Q
why was the price of wax increased?
A
because people were burning candles
7
Q
why were people burning candles?
A
in prayers for sick people and to prevent getting sick
8
Q
what did priests do at funerals?
A
run away
9
Q
why did priests run away?
A
because of miasma and evil smelling air
10
Q
what did people put on the boils?
A
live toads and chickens
