Which of the following was thought by contemporaries to have caused the Black Death?

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The Jewish community was falsely accused and blamed for causing the Black Death by poisoning wells. This led to violent attacks and massacres against Jews throughout Europe. However, the actual cause of the disease was the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which was spread by fleas on rats. Poor hygiene and unsanitary living conditions also contributed to the spread of the disease. The pope was not thought to have caused the Black Death.

Which of the Following Was Thought by Contemporaries to Have