Reactions to black death Flashcards
What happened as the use of candles increased?
The price of wax dramatically increased
What did the bishops do in response to the king?
Large processions of priests in the cities
Why was the large processions a bad idea?
If one person had the Black Death it would rapidly spread
What did people think caused the Black Death?
Earthquakes or unusual movement of planets
What lotion was used against the Black Death?
Camomile lotion
What was done to restore the 4 humours?
A vein was cut to let blood flow
What was placed on buboes?
Live Toads and chickens
What did people believe god did?
Punished them/allowed the devil to test their faith
What did priests urge everyone to do?
Confess their sins
What happened at special church services?
The priest blessed holy bread which they ate
Define flagellants.
People who walked the street whipping themselves
Why did flagellants do this?
They believed God would see their self sacrifice and forgive them
What did people believe caused the Black Death?
Miasma
What did people carry to clean the air?
Burnt rosemary/posies of flowers
What ‘caused’ miasma?
Bad air/smells
