Theories of cause
What was the most accepted theory of cause for the Black Death?
Bad air or punishment for God.
Why did people decide that they needed to be positive.
Because priests said that God was sending them this because of their sins.
Where did the Black Death originate
What's the Black Death?
The Black Death is a disease that rapidly spread and killed many, destroying cities overnight.
Who wasn't affected by Black Death?
Everyone was affected by the Black Death. Some more than others, but everyone was affected.
Name one incorrect theory for the cause of the Black Death
God's punishment, bad air, alignments of the sun and stars, genetics,
Why were the treatments uneffective?
What century did the Black Death occur?
14th Century
Why was the Black Death bad (two reasons)
It killed a lot of people and was not able to be stopped.
What were the three types of Black Death?
How did bad hygiene cause the spread of the disease.
Poor sanitation allowed the disease to thrive as it was not being fought well.
What are some symptoms of the Black Death
Swelling, Lymph nodes, fevers, chills, dizzy spells, and vomiting
How did the Black Death spread
What else was the Black Death called?
The Bubonic plague.
How much of Europe did the Black Death kill?
One third.
People thought that natural disasters or cosmic forces caused the disease and spread it
How did people try to treat or prevent the Black Death?
isolating the sick, using herbal remedies, and praying for protection.
How did the conquests of the Mongols help spread the Black Death.
The Mongol Empire vast empire connected many parts of the world helping the spread. Apparently, they also catapulted plague victims to spread the disease in their oppositions.
How long did it take for you to die after you got the Black Death.
3 days generally. Up to a week.
What group of people were blamed for the Black Death?
The Jews.
Name four incorrect theories for the cause of the Black Death
God's punishment, bad air, alignments of the sun and stars, genetics,
What was the most effective treatment for the Black Death that was put into place in the time?
Quarantine, using fire, and being more hygienic.
How did trade affect the spread of the Black Death
Large amounts of trade and trade routes, like the Silk Road, helped spread the plague to Europe and other parts of the world.
What years did the Black Death last from.
1347 to 1351.
What was the Black Death's bacteria called?
Yersinia pestis.