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The Black Death

Revise The Black Death in Medicine Through Time for GCSE History with 8 exam-style questions and 5 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should be part of a solid GCSE revision cycle.

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Setting the Scene

Introduction 2

What Did People Believe Caused It?

Key Facts 3

Medieval Treatments for Plague

Deep Dive 4

Key Statistics

Key Facts 5

Exam Technique: The Black Death as a Turning Point?

Exam Focus 6

Why Did This Happen?

Causation 7

Key Terms

Definitions 8

Common Misconceptions

Misconceptions 9

Memory Aid

Memory Aid 10

Exam Tips

Exam Tips 11

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When did the Black Death arrive in England?

1348 (lasted until about 1350)

What caused the Black Death? (actual cause)

Yersinia pestis bacteria, spread by fleas on rats

Sample Questions

In which year did the Black Death first arrive in England?

A. 1337
B. 1348
C. 1381
D. 1400

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What were 'buboes', which gave the bubonic plague its name?

A. Painful swellings in the armpits and groin caused by infected lymph nodes
B. Black patches on the skin caused by internal bleeding under the surface
C. Blisters filled with fluid that appeared on the chest and back
D. Swollen and blackened fingertips caused by the blood turning bad

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