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While advancements in technology and trade positively influenced societies, the interconnectedness of these cultures also led to devastating consequences, notably during the spread of the Black Death in the 14th century. As traders moved along the Silk Road, so too did the deadly plague that would wipe out significant portions of the European population. The repercussions of this pandemic would lay the foundations for the modern world, altering social structures and economies in ways that reverberate to this day.