Patient Zero Quiz Ch. 1+2

What were the four humors and why did people prior to the 19th century believe that it was necessary to balance your humors? p. 12

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

How was John Graunt's detective work like the role of an epidemiologist? p. 14-16

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What plague epidemics has the world also suffered from? p. 17

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the sickly year theory and how was it used to predict a new outbreak? p. 18-20

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

King Charles II implemented social distancing to prevent the spread of plague. What social distancing measures did he implement? Compare these social distancing methods with those implemented by different countries to slow the spread of COVID-19. p. 21

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

Despite John Graunt's ability to predict an upcoming plague, what were some questions that still needed answering? Why are his observations still important today? p. 22-23

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What were some of the treatments used in 1665 to treat bubonic plague? p. 24-25

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Where is the London plague believed to have originated? p. 26

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How was the bubonic plague transmitted? What is the name of the scientist who is credited with the discovery of the bacteria that causes plague? p. 27-28

What other types of plague does Yersina pestis cause? Which one is the deadliest and why? How quickly do people have to be treated after they are infected? p. 30