Which of the Following Was NOT Proposed by Contemporaries Theorized

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT proposed by contemporaries theorized as causes of the Black Death?

• A) The Jews poisoning the Christians
• B) Volcanic fumes from the earth
• C) Sinful behavior by Christians
• D) The practice of flagellation
• E) A work of the devil

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Definitions:

Emotional Causes

The underlying emotional factors or triggers that lead to specific behaviors or psychological states.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion or bias against an individual or group without sufficient knowledge, fair judgment, or factual basis.

Competition

The rivalry among sellers trying to achieve such goals as increasing profits, market share, and sales volume by varying the elements of the marketing mix: price, product, distribution, and promotion.

Frustration

The feeling people get when goals they are trying to attain are blocked.