Conditions and Diseases | Middle Ages | Black Death (Plagues)

Was the black death a diasaster?

Yes. The Black Death was a plague that came in three forms:

* Bubonic: most commonly seen, with a mortality rate of up to 75% * Pneumonic: mortality rate of 90-95% * Septicemic: mortality rate of almost 100%, even today there is no cure. The Black Death killed of a large portion of Europe's population. The Black Death spread very quickly and killed millions of people. Try the site below for more detailed information:

http://www.insecta-inspecta.com/fleas/bdeath/Black.html Considering it whiped out a third of the earths population...yes, i would consider it to be a disaster

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Is there a vaccine for the black death?

There is not a vaccination for the Black Death. The Black Death was a disease that occurred in the 1300s.

What kind of rat spread the black death disease?

black death was spread by black rats. They were hosts of black death.

Was black death also known as cholera?

No, Black Death and cholera are different. Black Death is Plague.

Who had the black death?

black death spread in Europe. black death killed 75 to 200 million people.

Could an animal get the black death?

Yes, an animal could get the black death, many animals did get the black death.

How was the Church impacted by the Black Death?

black death caused people to be angry. Church was blamed for black death.

Why did medieval people call the plague the black death?

The plague was called the Black Death for two possible reasons. It was a bad death, and thus "black." The victims developed black buboes before death and quickly turned black after death.

Was the black death epidemic or pandemic?

The black death was epidemic.

Is black death contagious?

The Black Death was very contagious.

When the black death happened?

the black death started in 1347

Did russia get the black death?

yes, black death was spread in whole Europe. Russia also got black death.

Why was the history of black death called black death?

The Black Death struck Europe in 1348, however the term "Black Death" was not used until the 16th Century, when it was coined by Danish & Swedish chroniclers. "Black" is corresponded with 'terrible' and 'dreadful,' and since the plague was terrible and dreadful (Black) and killed lots of people (Death), it came to be known as the Black Death.

What insect caused the black death?

The Black Death was spread by fleas which lived on black rats.

What were the fears during the black death?

What were the fears during the black death?

Who was not affected by the black death?

People immune to the black death were not affected.

Where did the black death came from?

The black death came from rat fleas.

Which country did the black death originate from?

Black Death was originated from China.

What kind of illness was the black death?

the black death was made by rats

What did people call the black death?

the black death also called the bubonic plague was called black death for the black pustueles that formed all over your body

Who was involved in the black death?

there were lot of people involved in the black death over 2/3 of the world was wiped out because of the black death.

Was Scotland hit by the black death?

yes, whole Europe was struck by Black Death. Black Death spread in the Scotland as well.