The Black Death Flashcards
1
Q
Give 5 symptoms of the black death
A
Hot, sweaty Bones ache Fever Boils as big as apples Diarrhoea
2
Q
Why is it called the black death
A
Because the puss in the boils were a black purple colour.
3
Q
How did they treat the black death
A
Drinking 10 year old treacle or Mercury
Soothing ointments
Popping the boils
4
Q
What did they believe caused the black death
A
A punishment from God
Jews poisoning water supplies
Overeating and having a bath
Breathing in miasma : polluted air
Contagion
5
Q
Give 5 positive consequences for the black death
A
Peasants has freedom Peasants gained things from the dead Less work for peasants End of feudal system Peasants got lower rent with higher wages
6
Q
When did the black death start
A
1348
7
Q
When was tho.as Becker murdered
A
1160
8
Q
When was the peasants revolt
A
1381
