HASS
Black Death
Medieval europe
Church
Hierarchy
The black death was a terrible plague that struck Europe between 1346 and 1353. Those who contracted it were drowsy and lethargic and had numerous painful black welts that were filled with pus.
originated from rodents because of the poor to nonexistent hygiene in mediaeval Europe.
25 million people, or one-third of the population, perished in the black death.
Bubonic plague
The monarchs, popes, and kings were at the very top and were at odds with one another in the struggle for dominance. However, popes typically held the positions of authority.
Following the position of monarch came the ranks of the nobility, knights, clergy (religious people), and peasants.
lords/nobles
knights
The king
clergy
The pope
Peasants
To be bubonic is to have painful, dark welts all over your body.
The black death is known by this name in science.
The church was the strongest in the entire kingdom.
The church tortured and slaughtered non-Christians in order to persuade others to become Christians.
The Roman Catholic Church served as one of the Middle Ages' main unifying forces.
People then went to church practically daily to give thanks to the Lord.
The Church had more power and influence than the king himself
In Europe, the Middle Ages, also known as the Medieval Times, lasted a considerable amount of time from 500 to 1500 AD. That is a millennium! Between the fall of the Roman Empire and the emergence of the Ottoman Empire is covered. Castles and commoners, guilds and monasteries, cathedrals and crusades all existed throughout this period.