Epidemics in 20th Century

What year did the Spanish flu pandemic begin?

• 1912

• 1918

• 1923

• 1905

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DOK Level 1: Recall

During which decade did polio epidemics peak in the United States?

• 1920s

• 1930s

• 1940s

• 1950s

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the primary mode of transmission for cholera?

• Contaminated water

• Airborne particles

• Blood and bodily fluids

• Skin contact

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During what major world event did the Spanish flu begin?

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• WW II

• WWI

• Vietnam War

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Longevity diseases are most directly the result of:

• high birth rates

• increased life expectancies

• more stable governments

• countries with advanced health care

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Analyze the reasons why the Spanish flu had such a high mortality rate in 1918.

• Lack of medical technology

• The virus was particularly virulent

• global travel during the war among troops

• all of the above

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Critically evaluate the effectiveness of polio eradication initiatives globally.

• They have completely eradicated the disease worldwide.

• They have reduced the incidence but not eradicated the disease.

• They have been ineffective and the disease is spreading.

• They have led to an increase in disease incidence due to vaccine-derived strains.

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Which of the following is NOT a poverty disease?

• Alzheimers

• Cholera

• Tuberculosis

• Malaria

Which of the following is MOST accurate regarding the impact of epidemics and diseases in 20th Century?

• In all cases, poorer regions were impacted more harshly

• Wealthier nations are not impacted anymore by disease and epidemics

• Wealthier nations have an advantage due to vaccines, but they can still be disrupted and impacted

• Wealthier nations care more about people and therefore invest in vaccines and technology

Which of the following is most true regarding population trends in the 20th century?

• Epidemics, war, and genocide led to population decline

• Epidemics, war, and genocide moderated population growth

• Diseases and epidemics occurred, and population went up and down as a result.

• Diseases and epidemics occurred, but population skyrocketed due to other medical advances.