The Black Death

Question 1

What was the black death also known as? When did it arrive in England?

Answer 1

Bubonic plague
1348

Question 2

How much of Europe’s population died? (%)

Answer 2

50%

Question 3

Symptoms of the BD

Answer 3

Fever
Aching joints
Buboes
Vomiting blood
Blackened fingertips and toes
Coma

Question 4

Supernatural Causes of the BD (People Beliefs)

Answer 4

God’s punishment for people’s sins
Effects of planets
Invisible evil spirits
Jewish people poisoning wells
Pointed shoes

Question 5

Natural Causes of the BD (People Beliefs)

Answer 5

Blocked digestive system
Bad smells from poisoned air
Body’s humours unbalanced
Contact with the infected

Question 6

Supernatural Preventions of the BD

Answer 6

Flagellants
Human-sized candles burned in church
Pilgrimage
Prayer
Cheerful music

Question 7

Natural Preventions of the BD

Answer 7

Regimen Sanitasis
Avoiding bathing
Avoid infected
Clearing filth
Carrying a posy
Quarantine laws for new arrivals
Banning crowds

Question 8

Supernatural Treatments of the BD

Answer 8

Prayer
Confession
Leaving it to God’s will

Question 9

Natural Treatments of the BD

Answer 9

Trying to balance humours through bloodletting and purging
Using strong smelling herbs and oils like aloe and myrrh
Prescribing theriaca
Lighting fires and boiling vinegar
Cutting open the buboes

Question 10

How many died in 10?

Answer 10

7/10