In general, in which direction did the black
death spread during the 14th century?
(1) from europe to the americas
(2) from africa to southeast asia
(3) from asia to europe
(4) from the americas to asia

The Black Death originally started in China (Central Asia) and spread to Europe, so your answer should be #3 from Asia to Europe

The correct answer is (3) from Asia to Europe

It is believed to have originated from the Middle east and to have spread towards Europe through merchants who went to Europe. Ships took it to places like south of Italy and to Spain from where it spread all across Europe, completely ravaging countries like England and Italy where millions of people died.