The Black Death: A Devastating Plague in Medieval Europe

Question 1

Which of the following was a common symptom of the bubonic plague?

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Swollen and painful lymph nodes

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Severe coughing and sneezing

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High fever and chills

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Diarrhea and vomiting

Question 2

Which social group was disproportionately affected by the Black Death?

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Urban poor

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Wealthy landowners

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Skilled craftsmen

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Nobility

Question 3

What was the primary role of rats in the transmission of the Black Death?

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They carried fleas infected with the plague bacteria

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They directly transmitted the disease to humans through bites

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They contaminated food and water sources with their droppings

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They spread the disease through the air through their respiratory droplets

Question 4

How did the Black Death affect religious beliefs and practices in Europe?

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It led to a decline in religious observance and an increase in skepticism

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It strengthened faith in God and the Church

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It caused widespread persecution of religious minorities

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It had no significant impact on religious beliefs and practices

Question 5

Analyze the primary source provided. How does it enhance our understanding of the Black Death?

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The source provides detailed descriptions of the Black Death's symptoms and its spread.

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The source may be unreliable due to the author's biased viewpoint.

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The source suggests the Black Death spread mainly through physical contact.

Question 6

What caused the Black Death?

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Bubonic plague

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Famine

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War

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Religious persecution

Question 7

How did the Black Death affect the European economy?

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Led to economic decline and recession

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Increased trade and commerce

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Promoted technological innovation

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Had no significant economic impact

Question 8

Who was primarily held responsible for the Black Death by medieval Europeans?

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The Jews

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The English

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The French

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The Muslims

Question 9

How did the Black Death impact the power dynamics within the feudal system?

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Weakened the power of the nobility

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Increased the power of the nobility

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Had no significant impact on the feudal system

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Strengthened the power of the Church

Question 10

How was the Black Death primarily transmitted?

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Through the bites of fleas carried by rats

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Through direct contact with infected individuals

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Through contaminated water

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Through airborne droplets

Question 11

Which of the following was NOT a measure taken to prevent the spread of the Black Death?

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Vaccination

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Quarantine

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Isolation

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Bloodletting

Question 12

Which of the following was the main way that the Black Death spread?

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By bites from fleas carried by rats

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Through the air in coughs and sneezes

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Through contact with contaminated water

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Through direct contact with infected people

Question 13

Which social group was most severely impacted by the Black Death?

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Peasants and laborers

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Nobles and wealthy landowners

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Merchants and traders

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Religious leaders

Question 14

How did the Black Death affect the balance of power between the Church and secular authorities?

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It weakened the Church's influence and power.

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It strengthened the authority of the Catholic Church.

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It had no impact on the balance of power.

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It led to a new alliance between the Church and secular rulers.

Question 15

Over time, historians' interpretations of the Black Death have changed. Which statement best reflects this shift?

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The Black Death was once seen as only a divine punishment, but now historians recognize various contributing factors.

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Historians have always agreed that poor hygiene was the main cause of the Black Death.

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The Black Death is now believed to have had little impact on European society.

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The Black Death was an unavoidable natural disaster that could not have been prevented.

Question 16

What was one of the political effects of the Black Death in Europe?

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It weakened the feudal system

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It strengthened the power of the monarchs

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It led to increased feudalism

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It had no political impact

Question 17

Which symptom is most characteristic of the Black Death?

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Bubonic swellings

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Pneumonia

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Fever

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Vomiting

Question 18

Which factor was a major cause of the Black Death spreading quickly across Europe?

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Trade and travel on major routes

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Better sanitation

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Wide use of antibiotics

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Good weather for rats

Question 19

Where is the Black Death believed to have originated?

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Central Asia

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India

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Europe

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Africa

Question 20

Who was often hired to treat victims of the Black Death because there were not enough physicians?

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Barbers

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Priests

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Surgeons

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Apothecaries

Question 21

Which of the following was a **long-term effect** of the Black Death?

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Increased peasant revolts

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Rise of urban centers

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Growth of scientific knowledge

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Decline of the Catholic Church

Question 22

How did European governments respond to the Black Death, and how effective were their measures?

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Governments varied in their responses, with some taking strict measures and others adopting a more relaxed approach.

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All governments responded quickly and effectively, containing the spread of the plague.

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All governments imposed strict quarantines and travel restrictions, which effectively prevented the spread of the plague.

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Governments played a minimal role in responding to the Black Death, leaving individuals and communities to fend for themselves.

Question 23

What was the primary factor contributing to the swift spread of the Black Death throughout Europe?

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Extreme overcrowding and poor sanitation practices

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The widespread use of gunpowder in wars

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The fall of the Roman Empire

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Trade routes established along the Silk Road

Question 24

Which social group bore the brunt of the Black Death's impact?

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The common peasantry

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Members of the nobility

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Merchants and traders

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Members of the clergy

Question 25

How did the feudal system in Europe change as a result of the Black Death?

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The power of the nobility diminished.

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The power of the nobility increased.

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The feudal system remained largely unaffected.

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The feudal system was abolished entirely.

Question 26

Which of the following was the name of the bacterium responsible for causing the Black Death?

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Yersinia pestis

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Salmonella

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Staphylococcus aureus

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Streptococcus pneumoniae

Question 27

Which social class was most severely impacted by the Black Death?

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Peasantry

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Nobility

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Clergy

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Merchants

Question 28

Which religious group was falsely accused of spreading the Black Death?

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Jews

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Muslims

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Christians

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Hindus

Question 29

Which of the following was NOT a measure taken to combat the spread of the Black Death?

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Vaccination

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Quarantine

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Isolation of the sick

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Bloodletting

Question 30

Which modern disease is most similar to the Black Death in terms of its symptoms and transmission?

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Bubonic plague

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Ebola

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Influenza

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SARS

Question 31

Which of the following was the primary cause of the Black Death?

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Bubonic plague bacteria carried by fleas on rats

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Overcrowding and poor sanitation

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Religious persecution

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Malnutrition

Question 32

What was a significant social consequence of the Black Death?

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Decline in population, leading to labor shortages

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Increased power and influence of the Catholic Church

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Growth of urban centers

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Strengthening of feudalism

Question 33

Which animal acted as the main carrier of the fleas that transmitted the Black Death to humans?

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Rats

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Dogs

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Birds

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Cats

Question 34

What was a prominent symptom experienced by victims of the bubonic form of the Black Death?

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Swollen lymph nodes

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Severe vomiting

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High fever and chills

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Persistent coughing

Question 35

Which symptom was NOT typically associated with the Black Death?

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Vomiting

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Swollen lymph nodes

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Fever

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Headache

Question 36

Which type of rodent was primarily responsible for the transmission of the Black Death to humans?

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Black rat

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Brown rat

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Norway rat

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House mouse

Question 37

Which of the following was a significant long-term consequence of the Black Death in Europe?

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Weakening of the feudal system and decline in the power of the nobility.

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Increased religious fervor

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Strengthening of the monarchy

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Rise of nationalism

Question 38

How was the Black Death primarily spread?

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By fleas carried by rats

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By contaminated water

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Through the air

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By direct contact with infected individuals

Question 39

What was the most direct consequence of the Black Death?

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Significant population decline

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Increased social stability

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Technological advancements

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Economic prosperity

Question 40

Which social class suffered the most from the Black Death?

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Peasants

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Merchants

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Nobility

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Clergy

Question 41

How did the Black Death contribute to the decline of the feudal system?

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Reduced serf population, weakening the feudal structure

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Led to a decrease in agricultural production

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Increased the power and influence of the Church

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Strengthened the monarchies of Europe

Question 42

Which of the following was a common response to the Black Death?

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Flagellation, or self-inflicted whipping

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Administration of antibiotics

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Isolation of the sick

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Development of vaccines

Question 43

What was a distinctive symptom of the bubonic plague?

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Swollen lymph nodes, also known as 'buboes'

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Severe vomiting

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High fever

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Skin rash

Question 44

How did the Black Death spread throughout Europe?

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Primarily through fleas carried by black rats

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Solely through the air

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Only through direct contact with infected people

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All of the above

Question 45

How did the Black Death impact the economy?

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Reduced labor supply, leading to higher wages and increased social mobility

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Collapse of trade and commerce

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None of the above

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Increased demand for goods, resulting in inflation