Which of the following is an inaccurate statement about the Black Death?
A)The Black Death was an outbreak of the bubonic plague.
B)The Black Death swept through Europe between 1347 and 1351.
C)The Black Death periodically returned after its initial outbreak.
D)During its first outbreak, the Black Death killed about half of the population in Europe.
E)Contemporaries viewed the Black Death as divine punishment.

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The statement that during its first outbreak, the Black Death killed about half of the population in Europe is inaccurate. While the exact number of deaths is disputed, most estimates put the mortality rate at around 30%.

Which of the Following Is an Inaccurate Statement About the Black