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The Black Death (Bubonic Plague) a European epidemic first recorded at the time of Justinian I from 541 to 542 AD. It was one of the largest epidemics recorded in Europe affecting the Byzantine Empire that stretched across the Mediterranean. It affected large and overpopulated areas such as Constantinople (present Istanbul). This early form of Black Death contributed to the 14th century European epidemic that killed about 100 million people when it reached its highest Death Rate between 1348 and 1350. It took approximately 150 for Europe's population to recover. This wide spread disease stopped trade on the Silk Road and many other intercontinental trade almost immediately with a fear of infection. The infection could be passed by a simple cough and the welts usually growing around the groin called bubos were enormous bubbling of the skin in creased the pain and suffering in this pandemic. With the reduced population economics fell and almost no trade was allowed during this pivotal event in the Middle Ages.
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How was the black death democratic?
The Black Death infected and killed people of all social ranks and all occupations more or less equally.
Why is the black death important to us now?
The Black Death had a significant impact on the middle ages as it disrupted the feudal society prevalent at the time. The workers could leave the land and move to areas where their work was more highly paid for. This fluidization of the workforce created new social order with a growing middle class based on economic necessity that led to modern society.
The black death killed nearly 38 million people resulting in-?
The deaths of nearly 38 million people, due to the Black Death, resulted in severe economic consequences. It occurred primarily in Europe.
What caused disunity during the Middle Ages?
There were several factors that caused disunity during the Middle Ages. These include political fragmentation, religious conflicts (such as the Great Schism), feudal system disputes, and the rise of competing power centers like city-states and monarchies. Additionally, the Black Death and economic difficulties resulted in further disunity and social unrest.
Where did the black death arrive?
The black death started around 1437 in Europe.
What happend after the black death?
the social, economic, political and religion had changed
What are the Economic consequences of black death?
Black Death had left whole Europe in shock. Europe lost most of its economy and social power.
What were the social economic and political effects of the famine and black death?
Black Death caused church to lose their power. Many dynasties were erased. People lost their faith in kings and churches.
What has the author Michael Walters Dols written?
Michael Walters Dols has written: 'The Black Death in the Middle East' -- subject(s): Black Death, Social conditions, Economic conditions
What were important social issues of the 1300s?
Some important social issues of the 1300s included the Black Death pandemic, which devastated populations and led to economic disruption; the Hundred Years' War between England and France, causing widespread destruction and political turmoil; and the decline of feudalism and rise of urbanization, shifting power dynamics and social structures.
What are the reasons of the decline of feudalism?
black death (plague) and crusades
What was the social effect of black death?
Black Death lead to social changes. such as less influence by church.
How did the Black Death lead to the decline of the fuedal system?
Alot of people started dying
What were three affects of the Black Death on late medieval Europe?
It caused people to be more careful about hygiene. Socially, politically and economically it changed Europe.
HOW DID THE BLACK DEATH HELP THE DECLINE OF FEUDALISM?
Black Death killed almost 75 to 200 million people. This caused people to loose their faith and end feudalism.
What inference can you make regarding the impact of the plague on Athenian society?
Athenian society was also changed by Black Death. It also caused some of the major economic and social changes.
Foreshadowing in the Bronze bow?
Yes, the death of Leah's black goat foreshadows a decline in Leah's condition.
