THE BLACK DEATH Flashcards
1
Q
HOW MANY PEOPLE DID THE BLACK DEATH KILL?
A
1/3 TO 1/2 OF EUROPE BETWEEN 1347 AND 1350
2
Q
WHAT DID PEOPLE THINK CAUSED THE BLACK DEATH?
A
MIASMA
PUNISHMENT FROM GOD
3
Q
HOW DID PEOPLE TRY TO TREAT THE BLACK DEATH?
A
FLAGELLATES
BLOODLETTING AND CUPPING
BURNING AROMATIC SUBSTANCES
PRAYING AND FASTING
4
Q
HOW MANY PEOPLE WERE KILLED DURING THE GREAT PLAGUE?
A
70000 PEOPLE
5
Q
HOW DID PEOPLE TRY TO TREAT THE GREAT PLAGUE?
A
PEOPLE WERE QUARANTINED IN THEIR HOMES
SHIPS WERE QUARANTINED BEFORE THEY COULD ENTER LONDON
ALL PUBLIC ACTIVITES BANNED EXEPT FOR WORSHIP
BALANCING THE HUMOURS
LIGHTING FIRES ON STREET CORNERS
