Question

Which event led to a significant decline in Europe’s population?
a.
The Reformation
b.
The Black Death
c.
The Renaissance
d.
The Crusades

Answer 1

The event that led to a significant decline in Europe’s population was **b. The Black Death**. The Black Death, which occurred in the mid-14th century, resulted in the deaths of an estimated one-third to one-half of Europe's population due to the bubonic plague.