The Black Death and Peasants Revolt

What year did the Black Death come to Britain?

• 1348

• 1248

• 1548

• 1948

What century did the Black Death arrive in?

• 12th Century

• 13th Century

• 14th Century

• 15th Century

How did the Black Death first arrive in Britain?

• Train

• Plane

• Boat

• Foot

What was a buboe?

• A puss filled boil

• A large spot

• A bruise

• A rash

Which of these was not a symptom of the plague?

• A rash

• Bleeding from the nose

• Pain all over the body

• Vomiting

Which of these did Medieval people not believe caused the plague?

• The alignment of the planets

• Rats and fleas

• Bad air

• Punishment from God

Which of these did people NOT do to try and prevent the plague?

• Cut pigeons of chickens in half and place on the buboes

• Self isolate

• Visit a doctor

• Take antibiotics

What were the results of the Black Death?

• Deserted villages

• Increase in wages for the survivors

• More technology

• Up to 70% of the population dying in some areas

What year did the Peasants Revolt happen?

• 1348

• 1990

• 1381

• 1592

What was the reason for the revolt?

• Lack of Equality

• They hated the King

• Poll Tax

• It was all just for fun