Question

mc 2.2 why were large, densely populated cities like tenochtitlan more affected by smallpox?

a) because they had fewer people

b) because of their high population density allowed increased transmission

c) because they had better sanitation, which limited diseases

d) because they had more vaccines available for their people

Explanation:

High population - density in cities like Tenochtitlan meant more person - to - person contact, facilitating the spread of smallpox. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they contradict the situation. Fewer people would mean less spread, better sanitation would limit spread, and vaccines were not available at the time smallpox affected these cities.

Answer:

B. Because of their high population density allowed increased transmission