The catastrophe shook the feudal order through labor shortages, raised wages, prompted questioning of trust in the Church, and fundamentally altered social structures. It is one of the deadliest epidemics in human history.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Black Death?
- The Black Death, which reached Europe in 1347 probably by way of the Silk Road, wiped out roughly one-third of the continent's population within a few years.
- When did Black Death happen?
- 1347 CE
- Where did Black Death take place?
- Avrupa