Survival Guide Jackie Kwapisz 1/24/12 2nd hour
What was the Black Death? Also called the Bubonic Plague It was a bad disease that spread really fast and killed between 25% and 50% of Europe's population
What were the symptoms of the Black Death? The main symptom were lumps on the armpits, legs, neck, or groin. Fun fact: The swellings eventually turned black and that is how the Black Death got it’s name. Other symptoms: very high fevers Puking Muscle pains Bleeding in the lungs Mental confusion
When did the Black Death occur? The first outburst of the Black Death occurred during the summer months of 1348 and ended in 1349.
Where did the Black Death occur? The Black Death originated in the Gobi Desert. It affected many cities throughout Europe such as Constantinople, London, Wales and Sicily. The first place that is believed to have been hit with the disease was Bristol, England.
Who was affected by the Black Death? Many people were affected by the Black Death. In just two years, 25 million people died of the plague Between 30-45% of the general population died in the Black Death. In some towns, 80% of the population died because of the Black Death.
What ACTUALLY caused the Black Death? The Black Death was caused by rats that carried fleas, which were very common in most towns. To inject the victims with the disease, the fleas would just have to bite them. Weak victims often died from this disease right away.
What real cures were there for the Black Death? There was no medical knowledge in Medieval England so there was no way to resolve the problem and find a cure.
What other cures did people use to try to fight the Black Death? People thought that God would forgive them of their sins if they whipped themselves. People would lock their doors to try to protect themselves. They also carried flowers to get rid of the smell of the dead and dying. None of these actually worked*
How could a person ACTUALLY protect him/herself for the Black Death? There was no cure so people could not actually protect themselves from this awful disease.
How could a person SUPPOSEDLY protect him/herself Supposedly a person could cut themselves and let the blood seep out. They believed that this method, called bloodletting, protected them from the Black Death. They also thought the disease was spread through the air, so they carried little bags that were filled with crushed herbs and garlic over their nose.
What was the final outcome of the Black Death in Medieval Europe? The Black Death killed at least 50% of Europe’s population at the time. Other outcomes were that prices and wages rose. Peasants also moved from the country to the towns because of the Black Death.
References Used http://www.middle-ages.org.uk/black-death.htm http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/middle_ages/black_01.shtml http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/black_death_of_1348_to_1350.htm