ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What happened in 1573?
A
There was an earthquake in London.
B
Shakespeare died.
C
A terrible disease broke out.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -According to eastern origin theories, it has been assumed that the plague transferred from Central Asia east and west along the Silk Road, by Mongol armies and traders making use of the opportunities of free passage within the Mongol Empire offered by the Pax Mongolica.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bubonic plague is an infection spread mostly to humans by infected fleas that travel on rodents. Called the Black Death, it killed millions of Europeans during the Middle Ages. Prevention doesn’t include a vaccine, but does involve reducing your exposure to mice, rats, squirrels and other animals that may be infected.

Detailed explanation-3: -There have been three great world pandemics of plague recorded, in 541, 1347, and 1894 CE, each time causing devastating mortality of people and animals across nations and continents. On more than one occasion plague irrevocably changed the social and economic fabric of society.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bubonic plague: The incubation period of bubonic plague is usually 2 to 8 days. Septicemic plague: The incubation period of septicemic plague is poorly defined but likely occurs within days of exposure. Pneumonic plague: The incubation period of pneumonic plague is usually just 1 to 3 days. More items

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