3.2 The Black Death

The second pandemic of the Black Death in Europe was during a four-year period, from 1347-51. Access this website, read the article, and study the map of Europe at that time. Answer the following questions.

1			Where did the Black Death come from and how did it get to Europe?
2			Which cities in Europe were partially or totally spared from the plague?
3			Describe the three forms of the disease.
4			Within the district, how long did the plague usually last and what proportion of the population died during that period?
5			Name four effects of the plague on the men and women of medieval Europe.
6			What did you find most interesting in reading this article about the plague?