1918 Influenza Pandemic Quiz

What did the Navy Department suggest to sailors to protect themselves from the influenza?

• Taking antibiotics

• Avoiding crowded places

• Drinking plenty of water

• Wearing masks

How many people were estimated to have been killed by the 1918 Influenza Pandemic?

• 50 million

• 10 million

• 75 million

• 25 million

Who were among the hardest hit groups by the flu?

• Middle-aged adults and young children

• Young adults and the elderly

• Children and teenagers

• Elderly and middle-aged adults

Where was the flu rampant?

• Only in densely populated areas

• In urban and rural areas

• Only in rural areas

• Only in urban areas

What was the primary source of this information?

• Newspaper article

• Government report

• Medical journal

• Records of Naval Districts and Shore Establishments