The Black Death (plague) of the mid-fourteenth century:

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The Black Death did not, however, have a direct impact on the indigenous population of the Andes, as it occurred before European contact with the Americas. The indigenous populations of the Americas were later devastated by different diseases brought by European explorers and colonizers, such as smallpox, but this was not related to the Black Death.
Regarding the Ming Dynasty and the Treasure Fleet, the Black Death did not inspire the funding of these expeditions. The Treasure Fleet, commanded by the Chinese admiral Zheng He, was part of the Ming Dynasty's efforts to establish a Chinese presence in the Indian Ocean trade and to assert China's power and influence abroad. These expeditions took place from 1405 to 1433, well after the Black Death had subsided in China. The decision to fund the Treasure Fleet was more about the Ming Dynasty's desire for expansion and control of trade rather than a response to the Black Death.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
a. had a devastating impact on populations of both Europe and Asia.

The Black Death (Plague) of the Mid-Fourteenth Century