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 their populations.
C) little settled agriculture.
D) large pastoral populations that spread the plague.

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Both China and Western Europe had experienced years of famine and food shortages prior to the outbreak of the plague, which weakened their populations and made them more susceptible to disease.

Populations in Both China and Western Europe Succumbed to the Plague