Populations in both China and Western Europe succumbed to the plague in large numbers because both had:
A) been conquered by the Mongols and had no strong political structure.
B) suffered from years of famine and food shortages that had weakened the populations.
C) little settled agriculture.
D) large pastoral populations who spread the plague.

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Both China and Western Europe experienced periods of famine and food shortages before the outbreak of the plague. This weakened the populations and made them more susceptible to the disease.

Populations in Both China and Western Europe Succumbed to the Plague