World History and Civilizations
Choose the statement that best explains Black Death.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium World History and Civilizations question asks: Choose the statement that best explains Black Death. The correct choice is C. A devastating plague pandemic that killed a large portion of Europe's population in the fourteenth century. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. One of the world's earliest urban civilizations, which flourished in the Indus river region at sites such as Mohenjo-daro and Harappa
Why not A: “One of the world's earliest urban civilizations, which flourished in the Indus river region at sites such as Mohenjo-daro and Harappa” does not fit this question. The answer is A devastating plague pandemic that killed a large portion of Europe's population in the fourteenth century.
- B. The Venetian merchant and explorer known for his travels along the Silk Road to China and his written account of his journeys
Why not B: “The Venetian merchant and explorer known for his travels along the Silk Road to China and his written account of his journeys” does not fit this question. The answer is A devastating plague pandemic that killed a large portion of Europe's population in the fourteenth century.
- C. A devastating plague pandemic that killed a large portion of Europe's population in the fourteenth century ✓
- D. A large ancient amphitheater in Rome used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles
Why not D: “A large ancient amphitheater in Rome used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles” does not fit this question. The answer is A devastating plague pandemic that killed a large portion of Europe's population in the fourteenth century.
Correct answer
C. A devastating plague pandemic that killed a large portion of Europe's population in the fourteenth century
Explanation
A devastating plague pandemic that killed a large portion of Europe's population in the fourteenth century option C is the accepted answer to Choose the statement that best explains Black Death Option A One of the world's earliest urban civilizations which flourished in the Indus river region at sites such as Mohenjo-daro and Harappa does not fit this question Option B The Venetian merchant and explorer known for his travels along the Silk Road to China and his written account of his journeys does not fit this question Option D A large ancient amphitheater in Rome used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles does not fit this question For this.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, General Knowledge, NTS, World History and Civilizations
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