Life in Medieval Times · 5th to 15th Century

The Black Death

Analyzing the causes, spread, and devastating consequences of the plague.

Key Questions

  1. 1How did the Black Death change the relationship between lords and peasants?
  2. 2What did people in the 14th century believe caused the plague?
  3. 3How can we use historical data to track the spread of the disease?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Continuity and change over timeNCCA: Primary - Working as a historian
Class/Year: 5th Year
Subject: Echoes of the Past: Exploring Irish and World History
Unit: Life in Medieval Times
Period: 5th to 15th Century

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