The Black Death 1348

Question 1

Where did the Black Death originate from

Answer 1

Asia

Question 2

When did the Black Death hit Constantinople?

Answer 2

The Black Death hit Constantinople (Turkey) in 1347

Question 3

When and where did the Black Death hit England?

Answer 3

The Black Death hit Dorset, England in 1348

Question 4

How many people died in Britain

Answer 4

1.5 million people died (at the time that was close to 1/3 of the population )

Question 5

What were the three different types of Black Death?

Answer 5

Pneumonic - chest
Bubonic - lumps
Septicaemic - blood