The Black Death Flashcards
When did the black death start?
It started in 1348
What year was the whole of Britain nearly infected?
In 1350 nearly whole of Britain had been infected.
What was it that started the black death
Rats and fleas
Where was the swelling located?
It was normally under the armpits and at the groin.
What was the first symptom of the black death?
Swelling started at the armpits and groin
What was the second symptom?
They vomited and developed a fever
What was the third symptom of the black death?
Under the skin dark blotches appeared
What was the fourth symptom?
Random spasms happened and the victim was in terrible pain.
What was the final symptom?
The buboes burst and a black liquid came out.
What was the name they gave for swelling?
Buboes
What was the most common form of the black death?
The bubonic plague
What were people doing in Rome if they had the black death?
They were whipping themselves
What did they think caused the plague?
Some people thought that it was god, but some people thought it was that the planets mars and saturn moved closer together.
How many days of the year did the peasents work without payment?
40 days
What did the government do in1351?
They made a law to keep wages low
