Asked by Baileigh Larson on May 10, 2024

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What devastating natural disaster occurred in Europe during the 1340s?

A) Mad cow disease
B) Insect infestation of linen plants
C) Flooding of Venice and Sicily
D) Bubonic plague

Bubonic Plague

A deadly infectious disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, historically resulting in several pandemics.

Natural Disaster

A sudden and extreme event in nature that causes significant damage or loss of life, such as an earthquake, flood, hurricane, or tornado.

  • Identify the major historical events that affected Italian art, such as the Bubonic plague and the Great Schism.
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Zybrea KnightMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Bubonic plague, also known as the Black Death, was a devastating global epidemic that struck Europe and Asia in the mid-1300s, killing millions of people.