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The Black Death: Symptoms and Effects

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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A reading comprehension worksheet exploring the symptoms of the Black Death during the Medieval and Early Modern periods in the UK, designed to develop understanding through structured questions.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#The Black Death
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#Symptoms
#Describe the symptoms of the Black Death
#Explain how symptoms affected people's lives during the period
#Compare different descriptions of symptoms from historical sources

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The Black Death: Symptoms and Effects

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Understanding the Symptoms of the Black Death

Source A: The Symptoms of the Black Death

'The most common symptom of the Black Death was the appearance of painful, swollen lumps called buboes, usually found in the groin or armpits. People also experienced fever, chills, vomiting, and black spots on their skin. These symptoms appeared suddenly and worsened quickly, often leading to death within a few days.' Provenance: Extract from a medical manual written by a healer in 1349.

1.
Explain what the main symptoms of the Black Death were, based on Source A. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the symptoms described in Source A with what you know about modern bubonic plague. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline how the symptoms of the Black Death might have affected people's daily lives. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Analyze why the symptoms of the Black Death might have been misunderstood during the medieval period. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Write a brief summary of how the symptoms of the Black Death affected medical treatment at the time. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Compare how the symptoms of the Black Death influenced societal reactions during the period. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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