The Black Plague
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Knight of Death Limbourg Brothers Europe and the Black Plague
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Knight of Death
Limbourg Brothers
Europeand the Black Plague
The Bubonic Plague
A contagious, often fatal epidemic disease caused by bacteria, transmitted from person to person or by the bite of fleas from an infected rodent, especially a rat, and characterized by chills, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and the formation of buboes.
Source: www.answers.com
About “The Plague”
Ravaged Europe throughout 1300sFollowed trade routes (Black Sea
Sicily Northward)In 5 year’s time, wiped out over 1/3 of
Europe’s population
Medicine & The Plague
Ignorance & lack of technology Doctors = barbersSuspected causes
Foul air Position of planets Angry God
Treatments Blood-letting (bleeding) to expel “bad blood” Magic
A B R A C A D A B R AA B R A C A D A B RA B R A C A D A BA B R A C A D AA B R A C A DA B R A C AA B R A CA B R AA B RA BA
Persecution & The Plague
Causes: Effects:
Punishment from God flagellates
Flagellates
Persecution & The Plague
Causes: Effects:
Punishment from God flagellates
Witchcraft/sorcery turned to such practices for protection
Persecution & The Plague
Causes: Effects:
Punishment from God flagellates
Witchcraft/sorcery turned to such practices for protection
Jews poisoning wells massacred Jews
The Cooper’s DanceBeginning shortly after Munich's plague in the 15th century, the coopers (a person who makes a living building beer barrels or kegs) originally began performing the dance in an attempt to lift the spirits of the frightened people by tempting them out of their homes once the plague was over. This dance is still performed by coopers only and is characterized by the stomping of the feet and slapping knees, thighs and boots to the rhythm of the music. Still lifting the spirits of millions, the Schaffler Tanz is most likely the last genuine guild dance in Europe.
Source: Caprio, Powe & Alonso, “Borderlands” at www.epcc.eduu
Long-term Effects of the Plague
Decline of feudalism Serfs fled to cities Manorial lords now had to pay
Outcome of Hundred Years’ War England vs. France (1340-1450)
Based on what you know about the Plague, discuss with your neighbor who you think won the war and why. Be sure to consider the route of the Plague.
Other Important Events
Golden Bull (1356) Charles IV vs. Pope/Catholic Church Notable Impact: weakened power of emperors
Emergence of Austrian Habsburgs Assumed crown - 1438 Built power via conquests & strategic marriages Notable Impact: Became most powerful
dynasty in Europe
Other Important Events (cont.)
The Great Schism 2 Popes
Avignon (France) Rome (Italy)
Notable Impact: people began to question the Church & the Church’s power began to decline
The Great Schism1294 - Unam Sanctum: Pope Boniface VIII responded with decree reasserting pope’s power over earthly kings.
Emperor Philip IV (France)Decree: Clergy must pay taxes.
Phil accused Boni of heresy & stealing from Church. Sent minions to Boni’s summer home & beat the bejeebers out of him.
1309 - Boni died, Phil had Clement V elected Pope & moved the papacy to Avignon, France
French kings controlled papacy for 70 years = BABYLONIAN CAPTIVITY
1377 - Rome elected an Italian pope & France elected a French pope. The split remained until 1417 = GREAT SCHISM
Homework
Due next class period:
The Black Death in Paris Worksheet
Read and answer questions 1-3 COMPLETELY
