How long did the Middle Ages last?
1,000 Years
Why was it called the Bubonic Plague?
People who had the plague got big, purple "Bubo" lumps on their skin.
How did doctors cure Hemorrhoids in medieval times?
With a red-hot iron.
What was the biggest carrier of the plague?
Fleas
How would doctors diagnose illnesses in medieval times?
They would check the color of someone's urine.
The King often granted the land to important _______ who pledged their loyalty by swearing to serve and protect the king.
Lords
What helped the plague spread into Europe?
Rats, Ships, or Crusaders
What is trepanning?
drilling a hole in someone's head to cure epilepsy, mental disorders, evil spirits in the brain, or pressure.
Using fractions, about how many people died of the plague in Europe?
1/4 to 1/2 of the population.
What would doctors do if a patient had an "excess" (too much) blood?
Leeching or venesection bloodletting.
What were the three stages of knighthood?
Page Squire Knight
What helped end the Plague in medieval times?
Improved sanitation, better medical treatments, and quarantines for the sick.
What would doctors do if someone had a burn?
They would use snail slime