Which of the Following Contributed to the Black Death's Impact

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributed to the Black Death's impact on Afro-Eurasian populations?

• A) Bandit groups in China undercut the Yuan dynasty.
• B) Climate changes had brought years of famine.
• C) Infected victims died quickly and in great agony.
• D) Plague was spread by household pets such as cats and dogs.

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