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The Black Death: Symptoms and Its Significance

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
10 questions
~20 mins
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This worksheet explores the significance of various factors that influenced the spread and impact of the Black Death, focusing on symptoms and societal responses.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#The Black Death
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Symptoms
#Categorize different factors that affected the Black Death
#Rank the importance of these factors in spreading the disease
#Analyse how these factors contributed to the Black Death's impact

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The Black Death: Symptoms and Its Significance

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Understanding the Symptoms of the Black Death

Source A: A Contemporary Description of Symptoms

'The victims exhibited swelling, fever, and black patches on their skin. Many suffered from severe pain and vomiting. The disease spread rapidly, and the symptoms often led to death within days.' Provenance: A medical report written by a physician in 1348.

1.
Explain the symptoms of the Black Death as described in Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the symptoms described in Source A with what you know about the disease today. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Factors Influencing the Spread of the Black Death

Source B: The Role of Trade and Rats

'The Black Death spread along trade routes from Asia to Europe, carried by fleas on rats. Ports and towns became hotspots for infection.' Provenance: A historian's summary from recent research.

1.
Categorize the factor described in Source B. (1 mark)
[1 mark]
2.
Outline how trade contributed to the spread of the Black Death. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the role of trade routes with other factors in spreading the Black Death. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

The Significance of Different Factors

Source C: A Medieval Perspective

'Many believed that punishment from God was the cause, which influenced how people responded to the plague.' Provenance: A medieval religious text.

1.
Identify the factor in Source C and categorize it. (1 mark)
[1 mark]
2.
Explain why religious beliefs were significant during the Black Death. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
3.
Which factor do you think was MORE significant in the spread of the Black Death: trade or religious beliefs? Justify your answer with evidence. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Analyzing the Impact of Factors

Source D: A Modern Analysis

'The combination of trade, poor sanitation, and lack of medical knowledge contributed to the devastating impact of the Black Death in medieval England.' Provenance: A modern history textbook.

1.
Outline the main factors that contributed to the impact of the Black Death. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse which factor was the most significant in causing the high death toll. Justify your choice. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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