Black Death

What tragic event took place on Valentines Day 1349 in Strasburg , Germany .

• 2,000 Jews were burned at the stake .

• The Mongols launched bodies on a wall

After the plague , this group became more important

• The Nobles

• Peasants

What method of attack did the Mongols use before leaving Caffa in 1347

• They used dead bodies to launch over the walls.

• They stole and left the village

What helped spread the plague on ships ?

• Dead bodies

• rats with fleas carrying the disease

What were the Symptoms of the plague ?

• swollen feet

• Fever, Chills, Bubos

Who escaped to the Countryside to avoid the plague ?

• Rich people or the Nobles

• The Mongols

What group of people were blamed for the plague ?

• The Turks

• The Jews

What did most people believe was the cause of the plague ?

• Punishment from God

• Just bad luck

What percentage of people died from the plague ?

• 75 %

• 33%

Name of the doctor who treated the Pope

• Guy the plumber

• Guy De Chauliac