Aftermath
What was most art themed after the black death?
Themes of mortality and the afterlife.
How did people think the plague was spread?
They thought it was "Bad Air"
How were peasants treated after the plague and why?
Peasants were given better pay and working conditions because the peasant population had dramatically decreased.
Why was everyone so confused when the Black Plague first came up?
Because no one knew where it came from or what to do about it.
In england, about how many villages were deserted after the black death?
Over 1,300
What happened to the economy after the black death?
There was major inflation because of less goods and services.
How did the hosts pass the plague onto humans?
Flea bites, Rodent contact, and other human activities.
What changed in the hierarchy after the plague?
Peasants no longer depended on lords and the authority of the church was weakened.
(True or False)
Medics were overwhelmed and didn't have enough space to hold all the infected patients.
True
Why were towns abandoned after the black death?
Residents that survived the black death most likely moved out and into more fertile areas for better opportunities.
What did Elites try to do after the black death to try to bring back their authority?
They tried to bring back old rules so they could stay on top.
What is the real reason the SPREAD of the plague occured?
Trade, Poor sanitization, and infected insects and rats.
They were not protected by the church from the black death.
What would happen to someone if they died to the black plague?
They would either not be buried or be buried in a large group of graves containing other people that died to the plague.
Only in Europe, how many people died during the black death.
25 - 60 million.
How long did it take for Europe alone to reach a pre-plague population?
It took centuries years for some places to recover.
What wildlife did the plague spread to so it could reach global levels of infection?
Rats, Mice, Insects, and Squirrels.
What do we have in present day to prevent the spread of the black plague?
Antibiotics
What would happen to someone if they were infected by the plague?
They would be separated from everyone to not risk the spread of the plague.
About how many people were killed worldwide by The Black Death?
75-200 Million
If someone managed to survive the black plague what good things would come out of it?
Better working conditions, More food, More space, and more freedom. (if they were a peasant)
What bacteria infected hosts to spread the black plague?
Yersinia Pestis
With the death of many intellectuals, what did the wealthy donate to?
They helped create more universities and colleges.+
What would it be like if you were a medical professional during the black death?
Overcrowded hospitals, and witnessing many deaths.
What percentage of the population was wiped worldwide during the black death.
15 - 40 million