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What was one of the main causes of the spread of the Black Plague?
Corrupted air
What was the impact of the Black Plague on Europe's population?
Around 30-60% of Europe died from the plague from 1346-1350s
How did the Black Plague affect contemporary art in Europe?
It led to a culture of death-themed art and pessimism
How did the Black Plague impact surviving peasants in England and Western Europe?
It actually helped them
What was one of the ways through which the Black Plague spread to Europe?
Fleas living on black rats that traveled on merchant ships
Study Notes
The Black Plague: Causes and Impact
Causes of the Spread
- One of the main causes of the spread of the Black Plague was the trade routes, particularly the Silk Road, which allowed for the transportation of goods and people from Asia to Europe.
Demographic Impact
- The Black Plague led to a significant decline in Europe's population, with an estimated 75 to 200 million people killed, which was approximately 30-60% of the population.
Impact on Art
- The Black Plague had a profound impact on contemporary art in Europe, leading to a shift in artistic focus towards more macabre and apocalyptic themes, reflecting the widespread fear and despair.
Impact on Peasants
- The Black Plague led to a significant change in the social and economic status of surviving peasants in England and Western Europe, as the reduced labor force gave them more bargaining power and led to improved working conditions.
Spread of the Plague
- One of the ways the Black Plague spread to Europe was through the fleas on rats and other rodents that infested ships and trade routes, which carried the disease from Asia to Europe.
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