Flashcards on The Black Plague in Europe

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When did the Black Plague occur in Europe?

14th century

What was the main cause of the Black Plague in Europe?

Yersinia pestis bacteria

How did the Black Plague spread in Europe?

Through fleas on rats

What were the symptoms of the Black Plague in Europe?

Fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes

How many people died during the Black Plague in Europe?

Estimates range from 75 to 200 million

Which European countries were most affected by the Black Plague?

Italy, France, and England

How did the Black Plague impact European society?

Massive population decline, economic disruption

What measures did people take to protect themselves from the Black Plague?

Isolation, quarantine, wearing protective clothing

What were the long-term effects of the Black Plague in Europe?

Social and cultural changes, decline of feudalism

Who were the flagellants during the Black Plague in Europe?

Religious groups who whipped themselves as a form of penance

What was the impact of the Black Plague on the Church in Europe?

Loss of faith, questioning of religious doctrines

What were some theories about the cause of the Black Plague in Europe?

Miasma theory, astrological alignments, divine punishment

Who was the famous Italian writer who described the horrors of the Black Plague?

Giovanni Boccaccio

What impact did the Black Plague have on art and literature in Europe?

Themes of death and mortality, danse macabre

How did the Black Plague eventually come to an end in Europe?

Improved living conditions, natural decline of the disease

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