The Black Death Flashcards
what is another name for the Black Death
the bubonic plague
when did the black death take place
between 1347 and 1350
how did the disease happen
the disease was carried by fleas who came from rats on ships which arrived from the Black Sea area.
what were the symptoms of the black death
oozing swellings
discolored skin
lungs filled with phlegm
how could the disease spread
through coughing, sneezing or being in contact with the dead bodies
what did people believe caused the plague
some people believed that is was a result of Gods anger at human sin and others blamed groups who were outsiders e.g. the Jews
what were the results of the black death. how did it impact society?
the feudal system declined because a lot of serfs left
the peasants who remained began to demand better treatment and less taxes
since they could not find the cure for the black death, doctors began to question their practices
