hist 2

• What were the two main topics to revise for the test?

  Black Death vs. Great Plague
• What was the purpose of creating a table comparing treatments of the plague?

  To show differences in understanding of treatments
• What was one treatment for the Black Death in 1348?

  Praying to God for a cure
• What was one treatment for the Great Plague in 1665?

  Using herbal remedies
• What were the symptoms of the Black Death?

  • Swelling of lymph glands (buboes)
  • Fever and chills
  • Headache
  • Vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain
• What was the significance of Edward Jenner's discovery?

  It led to vaccination against smallpox
• When did Edward Jenner publish his findings on vaccination?

  In 1798
• What was the impact of Jenner's vaccine on smallpox deaths?

  It significantly reduced smallpox fatalities
• What did the Royal Jennerian Society promote?

  Vaccination against smallpox
• What did Louis Pasteur prove in 1861?

  Microbes in the air cause disease
• What did Robert Koch identify in 1882?

  The microbe that causes TB
• How did Germ Theory improve disease prevention?

  It established the link between germs and diseases
• What were the key developments in disease prevention from 1700-1900?

  • Germ Theory led to vaccines
  • Government involvement in public health
  • Improved hygiene practices
• What was the first serious outbreak of plague in England since the Black Death?

  The Great Plague of 1665
• What was one method of treatment during the Great Plague?

  Transference of disease to birds
• What did the government do in 1840 regarding vaccinations?

  Started paying for vaccinations
• What was the significance of the WHO announcement in 1979?

  Smallpox was declared wiped out
• How did Joseph Lister contribute to disease prevention?

  He emphasized the importance of hygiene
• What were the similarities and differences between the Black Death and the Great Plague?

  Similarities:

  • Both caused by bubonic plague
  • Similar symptoms and treatments

  
  

  Differences:

  • Treatments evolved over time
  • Public health responses improved in 1665
• What was the main cause of the Black Death according to historians?

  Bubonic plague carried by fleas
• What was the role of microscopes in the 19th century?

  They improved visibility of bacteria
• How did Jenner's work influence future scientists?

  Inspired Koch and Pasteur's vaccine research
• Why was the development of vaccines significant in the 19th century?

  It reduced mortality from infectious diseases
• What was a common herbal remedy during the Great Plague?

  London Treacle
• What was the impact of the Germ Theory on public health?

  It led to improved hygiene practices
• How did the government’s role in public health change between 1700-1900?

  It increased involvement in disease prevention
• How did the understanding of treatments evolve from the Black Death to the Great Plague?

  More scientific methods were applied in 1665
• What was the main goal of the 12 mark 'explain why' essay structure?

  To develop clear explanations using PEEL
• What does PEEL stand for in essay writing?

  Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link
• Why is it important to evaluate breakthroughs in treatment?

  To determine their significance and impact
• What was the main focus of Task 3 in the study material?

  Identifying breakthroughs in treatment
• What was the role of the government in vaccinations by 1852?

  Vaccinations became compulsory
• How did the understanding of disease causation change from the Black Death to the 19th century?

  Shifted from superstition to scientific evidence
• How did the treatments for the Black Death reflect societal beliefs?

  They were influenced by religious and superstitious views
• What was the main cause of the Great Plague?

  Bubonic plague transmitted by fleas
• What was the significance of the Great Plague in terms of public health?

  It prompted improvements in health measures
• How did the understanding of hygiene evolve from the 1700s to the 1900s?

  It became essential for disease prevention
• How did the advancements in microscopy contribute to medical breakthroughs?

  They allowed for the identification of germs
• What was one of the new treatments during the Great Plague?

  Bleeding and purging
• What was the role of apothecaries during the Great Plague?

  They mixed herbal remedies for treatment