The Doctor who Saved London

What is the name of the sickness that people were getting?

What is the name of the doctor who helped stop cholera?

In what city were people getting sick with cholera?

Why were people getting sick with cholera?

• They were eating dirty food.

• They were drinking dirty water.

• They were not taking enough baths.

How did most doctors (but not Dr. John Snow) first think that cholera was spread?

• Through breathing in polluted air.

• Through not changing your dirty socks often enough.

• Through petting stray cats and dogs.

Was Dr. John Snow's discovery important?

• No; he only helped a few people.

• No; it is not important to drink clean water.

• Yes; now all doctors know how important clean water is to being healthy.

Fill in the blanks: When a scientist has an idea which is not proven, it is called a __________. In order to figure out if a theory is correct, a scientist will perform __________. Theories and experiments can lead to important __________.

What disease is mentioned in the context?

Who is the doctor mentioned who contributed to understanding the disease?

Which city is discussed in the context?