The Black Death Flashcards
Where and when did the plague start?
It started in Asia in 1346.
Name a disease that started in the black death.
The Bubonic plague/disease.
When did the black death hit Britain and why?
The black death hit England in 1348 because of the fleas and rats running around the city since the fleas went after the nearest humans. Some English people travel to Asia and soon after received the spreading it across England when they got back.
What percentage of Britain is estimated to have died to the black death?
30 - 45%
Name three symptoms in the bubonic disease.
Fever, Chills and Headache.
Name three symptoms in the pnuemonic disease.
Fever, Chest Pain and Coughing.
What happened to the wages as a consequence in the black death?
They increased.
What job did Thomas Becket do?
Archbishop of Canterbury.
Which of these is NOT true of medieval town?
1. They were often crowded.
2. The streets were narrow
3. They were often dirty
4. They were run by women
They were run by women?
What type of work did most peasants do?
Farming.
True or False?
Peasants would share there homes with animals?
True
What did the peasants think that caused the black death?
They thought this was a punishment from god.
