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Part of The Black Death · GCSE GCSE History revision

This key facts covers Key Statistics within The Black Death for GCSE History. Revise The Black Death in Medicine Through Time for GCSE History with 8 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 4 of 14 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Topic position

Section 4 of 14

Practice

8 questions

Recall

15 flashcards

📊 Key Statistics

ImpactDetail
Death Toll in England30-50% of England's population (c.2 million people)
EuropeEstimated 25-50 million deaths (1/3 of Europe's population)
SpeedSpread across England in about 2 years (1348-1350)
ReturnPlague returned repeatedly: 1361, 1369, 1374... until 1665 Great Plague

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Practice Questions for The Black Death

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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Quick Recall Flashcards

How did the Black Death spread to England?
From Central Asia via Italy and France through trade routes — arrived in ports like Weymouth in June 1348
What were the symptoms of the Black Death?
Buboes (swellings in armpits/groin), black blotches on skin, fever, vomiting blood — most victims died within days

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