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What was the first European city to record an outbreak of the Black Death?
What was the first European city to record an outbreak of the Black Death?
- Genoa
- Messina (correct)
- Barcelona
- Venice
How did the Black Death likely enter Europe?
How did the Black Death likely enter Europe?
- By airborne transmission
- By merchant ships (correct)
- Through overland trade routes
- Through contaminated water sources
What symptoms would a person infected with the Black Death likely experience?
What symptoms would a person infected with the Black Death likely experience?
- Cough and runny nose
- Skin rash and joint pain
- Upset stomach and dizziness
- Swollen lymph nodes and fever (correct)
What was the main reason for the high death toll during the Black Death pandemic?
What was the main reason for the high death toll during the Black Death pandemic?
What term best describes the Black Death by the year 1353?
What term best describes the Black Death by the year 1353?