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Which was the worst of the calamities that befell Europe in the late middle ages?

The plague


Why did the great Plague of London start?

London was a major port at the time of the Great Plague of 1665. Rats would come off of the ships visiting London and those rats carried fleas which started the Plague. The Great Fire of London the following year, killed all the rats and put an end to the Plague.


What was the black death plague?

The influenza (spanish flu) virus killed a simliar amount of people after World War I, but far fewer as a proportion of the population. The Black Death was the worst biological plague in the history of mankind.


What kind of effect did plagues have on the roman empire?

There were several outbreaks of plague in the empire of which the most famous was the Antonin Plague which occurred during Marcus Aurelius. While fighting in the east, Marcus' army picked up the plague and carried is back to the west. The terrible decease had a harrowing effect on the empire. There were lack of harvests, hunger was a common problem, there were to few men in the army which brought to severe barbarian invasions. Other plagues had similar effects.


Is Tuberculosis as deadly as the black death?

While Tuberculosis is a serious, contagious, and potentially deadly disease if left untreated. In is not as serious as the black death, which is commonly believed to have been a strain of Y. pestis bacteria. Tuberculosis, even when transmitted, often results in a latent, asymptomatic form that does not lead to active infection, and among the actively infected the progress of the disease is much slower than plague. Y. pestis, in comparison, which causes bubonic, septicemic, and pneumonic plague, can kill up to two of every three infected without treatment and can cause death with days. The major outbreaks of plague are among the worst pandemics in human history.

Related Questions

Why many bodies of plague victims were not buried when the plague was it worst in England?

They would decompose and become just bones.


Two reasons why many bodies of plague victims were not buried when the plague was at its worst in England?

Many bodies of plague victims were not buried because the death toll overwhelmed burial services, leading to mass graves being used. Additionally, fear of contagion meant that bodies were not handled or buried promptly as people were too scared to come into contact with them.


Which type of plague was the worst on Europe?

the bubonic plague


What is the worst complication of bubonic plague?

The worst complication is death.


When was the worst month for plague in 1665?

August


What happen to the victims of Cyber bullying?

If worst comes to worst, the victims might not be able to handle it anymore and end up killing themselves.


When was the worst month for the plague deaths in 1665?

august


Which was the worst of the calamities that befell Europe in the late middle ages?

The plague


What was the worst plague Moses sent?

Moses didn't send the plagues. God did. But I believe that the death of the first born would be the worst.


Where was the black plague the worst?

The black death was the worst in cities in western Europe. The rats and fleas from the boats would travel to the ports and the disease would spread wherever it stopped. Spain and France had it the worst.


What is the worst videogame?

Most people say ET for Atari is the worst game ever. The buried a whole bunch in the desert


What was the worst disaster to affect 14th century Europe?

The greatest disaster to affect 14th century Europe decimated 25% of the population. The Black Death, as it was known, claimed its victims with no respect to wealth or social status. The causes of the plague wouldn't be understood for many years so it was feared as only the unknown can be.