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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Historical Research and Study: The Black Death

Question 5 • IA-World History: 1300 to Present A-CR

What did these doctors conclude about the main cause of the outbreak of the Black Death?

Answer
A
bad air
B
rats
C
bacteria
D
pestilence

Explanation

The doctors blamed the outbreak on “bad air,” a belief common in medieval Europe. They thought poisonous or corrupted air caused disease, rather than understanding the role of bacteria carried by fleas on rats.

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