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Where did the plague of the fourteenth century originate? A. Africa B. South America C. the United States D. Asia

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Where did the plague of the fourteenth century originate? A. Africa B. South America C. the United States D. Asia

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Asia

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D. Asia.

Step-by-step explanation:

It is believed that it was originated in central China and carried throughout Eurasia by the Silk Road.

It was one of the most devastating plagues in human history with an estimated 75 to 200 million deaths. It was carried to Europe by fleas traveled on merchant ships.

The plague killed about 40% of Europe´s population. It took almost 200 years for the world population to recover the level lost at that time.

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