The Plauge 1665 Flashcards
What year did the Great Plague occur in London?
1665
Fill in the blank: The Great Plague is often associated with __________ in London.
the Black Death
Which population was most affected by the Great Plague?
The urban population of London
What was the estimated death toll from the Great Plague?
Around 100,000 people
Multiple Choice: What was a common method used to control the spread of the plague? A) Quarantine B) Vaccination C) Antibiotics
A) Quarantine
True or False: The Great Plague ended without any significant medical advancements.
True
What significant event occurred in London shortly after the Great Plague?
The Great Fire of London in 1666
What was the primary mode of transmission for the Great Plague?
Fleas on rats
Fill in the blank: During the Great Plague, many people fled to the __________ to escape the disease.
countryside
Which famous playwright was active during the time of the Great Plague?
William Shakespeare
Multiple Choice: What was the role of watchmen during the Great Plague? A) To enforce quarantine B) To provide medical care C) To bury the dead
A) To enforce quarantine
What was a symptom of the Great Plague?
Buboes (swollen lymph nodes)
True or False: The Great Plague was the last major outbreak of the bubonic plague in England.
True
What was the impact of the Great Plague on London’s economy?
Severe decline due to labor shortages and business closures
Fill in the blank: The Great Plague led to the establishment of __________ to manage public health.
health boards
What was the public’s reaction to the Great Plague?
Fear, superstition, and sometimes violence against perceived scapegoats
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a response to the Great Plague? A) Closing of theaters B) Public gatherings encouraged C) Creation of plague pits
B) Public gatherings encouraged
What did the term ‘pest house’ refer to during the Great Plague?
A place where infected individuals were isolated
What role did rats play in the spread of the Great Plague?
Rats carried fleas that transmitted the plague bacteria
Fill in the blank: Many believed the Great Plague was a punishment from __________.
God
What was one long-term effect of the Great Plague on society?
Changes in labor dynamics and increased wages for workers
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a common belief about the causes of the Great Plague? A) Bad air B) Witchcraft C) Star alignment
A) Bad air
What year did the Great Plague officially end?
1666
