Infectious Diseases and Historical Pandemics

The video explores the history of pandemics, highlighting major outbreaks like the Bubonic Plague, Spanish Flu, and COVID-19. It discusses their impacts on humanity and the importance of hygiene and vaccination in combating these diseases. The video also touches on the role of historical pandemics in shaping public health measures.

What event in March 2020 did the World Health Organization declare?

• A worldwide lockdown

• A global health emergency

• The COVID-19 pandemic

• The end of the COVID-19 pandemic

Where did the COVID-19 pandemic originate?

• New York, USA

• Wuhan, China

• Milan, Italy

• Madrid, Spain

What bacteria causes the Bubonic Plague?

• Mycobacterium tuberculosis

• Escherichia coli

• Streptococcus pneumoniae

• Yersinia pestis

Which empire was significantly affected by the Plague of Justinian?

• Roman Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Mongol Empire

• Byzantine Empire

What was the estimated death toll of the Bubonic Plague during the Black Death?

• 50 million

• 10 million

• 25 million

• 75 million

What was the primary cause of the spread of the Spanish Flu?

• Movement of military troops

• International trade

• Natural disasters

• Tourism

Which virus caused the Spanish Flu?

• H1N1

• H5N1

• SARS-CoV-2

• MERS-CoV

What was the estimated death toll of the Spanish Flu?

• 30 million

• 20 million

• 10 million

• 50 million

Which virus causes Smallpox?

• Dengue virus

• Zika virus

• Ebola virus

• Variola virus

When was Smallpox declared eradicated?

• 1970

• 1980

• 1990

• 2000