The arrival of the Black Death
I can explain the relationship between the Silk Road and the Black Death.
The arrival of the Black Death
I can explain the relationship between the Silk Road and the Black Death.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The origins of the Black Death have only recently become clearer.
- The Black Death affected people in the Middle East, China and Central Asia as well as Europe.
- Some historians have argued that the Black Death arrived in Europe along the Silk Road.
- The Black Death killed up to half the population of Europe.
Common misconception
The Black Death only affected Europe.
European records from the time are numerous and detailed, so we have a very clear idea about the impact of the Black Death on Europe. However, the Black Death affected a large geographic area, including places without detailed records of the impact.
Keywords
Plague - a plague is a serious contagious disease that can kill many people
Black Death - the Black Death was the name given to a plague pandemic which occurred between 1348 and 1353
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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