📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History
Which TWO statements accurately describe the arrival and impact of the Black Death in England?
Correct answers: The plague reached England in 1348.; The disease was carried by fleas found on rats.
✓ The plague reached England in 1348.
B It was primarily spread through airborne transmission between people.
✓ The disease was carried by fleas found on rats.
D The death toll was limited to a small percentage of the population.
💡 Explanation
The Black Death arrived in England in 1348 and was transmitted by fleas on rats, causing widespread devastation.
Key facts to remember
- Black Death arrived in 1348
- Carried by fleas on rats
- Killed about one-third of England's population
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 3.2.4 The Black Death 1348:
In 1348, a terrible plague known as the Black Death arrived in England. It was carried by fleas on rats and spread rapidly through the population. The Black Death killed about one-third of the population of England — possibly as many as two million people. Whole villages were wiped out, and there were not enough people left to farm the land.
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