The Black Death (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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When did Black Death arrive in Britain?
When did Black Death arrive in Britain?
1348
What disease was the Black Death?
What disease was the Black Death?
Bubonic plague
What were dark swellings from Black Death called?
What were dark swellings from Black Death called?
Buboes
How did Black Death spread biologically?
How did Black Death spread biologically?
Infected rats carried fleas which bit humans
What % died in some communities?
What % died in some communities?
30-45%
Medieval supernatural explanation for plague
Medieval supernatural explanation for plague
God's punishment for sins
Medieval bad air theory name
Medieval bad air theory name
Miasma
Theory about imbalance of bodily fluids
Theory about imbalance of bodily fluids
Four Humours theory
Economic impact of Black Death deaths
Economic impact of Black Death deaths
Labour shortage
Law to control wages after plague
Law to control wages after plague
Statute of Labourers
Groups who whipped themselves publicly
Groups who whipped themselves publicly
Flagellants
Medical treatment to balance humours
Medical treatment to balance humours
Bloodletting and purging
Why were treatments ineffective?
Why were treatments ineffective?
Didn't understand fleas & rats spread disease