How Much Do You Know About Pandemics?
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It’s not very often that a disease becomes so prevalent that it moves into the territory of a pandemic, but when it does the world sits up and takes notice. Virulent diseases have existed for thousands of years, from the Plague of Justinian, through the Black Death, and into modern-day scares likeShow More
It’s not very often that a disease becomes so prevalent that it moves into the territory of a pandemic, but when it does the world sits up and takes notice. Virulent diseases have existed for thousands of years, from the Plague of Justinian, through the Black Death, and into modern-day scares like Swine Flu or most recently, Coronavirus.
But just what is a pandemic? How do diseases become pandemic? And when do they become truly deadly?
If you think you know the answers to these questions, then you’ll ace this quiz that’s all about the pandemics of the world. We’ll see if you know what’s what when it comes to diseases…or if you’ve fallen prey to some of the hype and misinformation. Are you ready to show us that you’re on top of your game and ready for any pandemic that might strike? Let’s find out with these questions.
We're going to start with the basics: what is the definition of pandemic?
- A new and quickly spreading disease
- An epidemic of disease that has spread across a large region
- A disease with more than 5000 cases
- A disease that has spread across a whole country
What is considered the greatest pandemic in history?
- Sixth Cholera Pandemic
- Spanish Flu
- The Black Death
- Plague of Justinian
In 1918 a pandemic infected over a third of the world's population and even killed hardy and healthy adults. What disease was it?
- Measles
- Smallpox
- Cholera
- Influenza
What is the difference between a pandemic and an epidemic?
- An epidemic is in one city, region, or country, whereas a pandemic spreads beyond borders.
- An epidemic lasts for a shorter period of time than a pandemic
- In an epidemic, the disease continues at a stable rate of cases for a long period of time, whereas a pandemic is a new surge
- An epidemic primarily affects children, whereas a pandemic affects everyone
Most pandemics are caused by a new virus, because people have not built up immunity. If that's the case, how does the flu become a pandemic?
- Flu cannot be a pandemic
- New generations do not have immunity
- New strains of the virus appear
- Humans cannot build immunity to flu
This virus is unique as a pandemic in that it is a sexually transmitted infection. It has killed over 36 million people. What is it?
- HIV/AIDS
- Chlamydia
- Syphilis
- Herpes
The Bubonic Plague is one of the most famous pandemics. Which of these children's songs is about the Black Death?
- Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush
- A Tisket, a Tasket
- Baa Baa Black Sheep
- Ring Around the Rosy
Which of these continents was not hit by the Bubonic Plague?
- Asia
- Africa
- North America
- Europe
The coronavirus of 2020 is incredibly contagious. Which of these features makes it particularly dangerous?
- It’s resistant to antibiotics
- People can be infected without showing symptoms
- The virus can stay alive for months outside of a host
- It mutates incredibly quickly
There are multiple coronaviruses, but most of them utilize animals as hosts. Which of these animals is NOT a host to a coronavirus.
- Bats
- Pandas
- Civets
- Camels
- Cattle
How does coronavirus spread?
- It’s in the water
- Skin to skin contact
- Fluid contact like blood, semen, or saliva
- Respiratory droplets from sneezing, breathing, and coughing
What are the symptoms of coronavirus?
- They vary, but generally include runny nose, headache, cough, sore throat, and fever
- It always includes diarrhea and fever, but can also include headaches and cough
- Heart palpitations, fatigue, dizziness, and sneezing/runny nose
- Weakness in the muscles and sneezing/coughing, sometimes fever and headache
What disease is the most common pandemic?
- Polio
- Cholera
- Flu
- Meningitis
Which of these pandemics only killed as many people as a regular flu season?
- Ebola
- SARS
- Asian Flu
- H1N1
As of February 2020, approximately how many countries have reported cases of coronavirus?
- 10
- 15
- 20
- 25
Is there a cure for coronavirus?
- No
- Yes
Which organization officially declares pandemics?
- Center for Disease Control (CDC)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- World Health Assembly
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
According to WHO, how many phases are there in a pandemic?
- Four
- Five
- Six
- Seven
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