As anti-Semitism spread through Europe in response to the plague, many Jews fled to _________ for protection.
A) Constantinople
B) Spain.
C) Poland
D) Jerusalem
E) Persia

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During the time of the plague, particularly the Black Death in the 14th century, many Jews fled to Poland where they found a relatively more tolerant and protective environment compared to other parts of Europe. Poland, under the reign of Casimir the Great, was known for its more liberal and protective attitude towards Jews, offering them refuge from the widespread anti-Semitism and violence they faced elsewhere.

As Anti-Semitism Spread Through Europe in Response to the Plague