Which Section of the Population Was Most Struck by the Black

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which section of the population was most struck by the Black Death?

• A)elderly men and pregnant women
• B)elderly men and women
• C)urban dwellers
• D)serfs and peasants
• E)All segments were affected by the pandemic.

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