1918 Flu Pandemic Insights

The video explores the 1918 flu pandemic's impact, highlighting its influence on events like Carnivale, the global death toll, and societal changes. It discusses the pandemic's role in scientific advancements and the ongoing research to understand the virus better. The flu's legacy includes lessons on preparedness and the importance of vaccination.

What theme did float crews adopt during Carnivale after the flu outbreak?

• Futuristic themes

• Historical themes

• Macabre themes

• Celebratory themes

What event on November 11th, 1918, led to a new wave of infections?

• The end of the Great War

• A major earthquake

• The start of the Great War

• A political revolution

What was the estimated global death toll of the 1918 flu pandemic according to modern estimates?

• 70 million

• 50 million

• 30 million

• 20 million

Why is the 1918 flu pandemic often referred to as 'The Forgotten Plague'?

• It had no long-term effects

• It only affected a small region

• It was overshadowed by the Great War

• It was less deadly than other pandemics

Which notable artist was infected by the 1918 flu?

• Vincent van Gogh

• Claude Monet

• T. S. Eliot

• Pablo Picasso

What significant scientific discovery was indirectly driven by the 1918 flu pandemic?

• The structure of DNA

• The discovery of penicillin

• The invention of the microscope

• The development of antibiotics

What was the primary reason young, healthy people were severely affected by the 1918 flu?

• Cytokine storms

• Poor nutrition

• Lack of medical care

• Weaker immune systems

What type of flu strain was the 1918 flu confirmed to be?

• H2N2

• H5N1

• H1N1

• H3N2

What modern measure is taken to predict and combat new flu strains?

• Annual flu shots

• Quarantine of all patients

• Banning international travel

• Closing all schools

What is the most important lesson learned from the 1918 flu pandemic?

• Flu pandemics are rare and not a major concern

• Flu pandemics can be ignored

• Flu pandemics only affect certain regions

• Flu pandemics require serious attention and preparation