Sweating Sickness: A Historical Mystery

What was the time period during which England experienced multiple sweating sickness epidemics?

• 1450 to 1500

• 1485 to 1551

• 1500 to 1600

• 1550 to 1600

Which English king founded the Tudor dynasty during the time of the sweating sickness?

• Henry VIII

• Henry VII

• Edward VI

• Henry VI

What were the three main types of primary sources used to study sweating sickness?

• Scientific journals, photographs, and artifacts

• Government records, novels, and maps

• Letters, newspapers, and parish registers

• Medical textbooks, diaries, and paintings

What was one of the questionable treatments suggested by physicians for sweating sickness?

• Administering antibiotics

• Performing surgery

• Making patients sweat out the disease

• Using herbal teas

What was a common symptom of sweating sickness that could lead to death within a day?

• Severe headaches

• Rashes

• Intense sweating

• Nausea

Which English monarch fled London to avoid the sweating sickness epidemics?

• Mary I

• Elizabeth I

• Henry VIII

• Henry VII

What was one of the environmental factors blamed for causing sweating sickness?

• Lack of exercise

• Poor diet

• Evil air

• Contaminated water

What was the estimated mortality rate range for sweating sickness according to modern-day papers?

• 30% to 50%

• 5% to 20%

• 50% to 70%

• 10% to 30%

Which virus is the most recent hypothesis for the cause of sweating sickness?

• Influenza virus

• Zika virus

• Hantavirus

• Ebola virus

What challenge do researchers face when trying to verify the cause of sweating sickness using modern tools?

• Unstable RNA molecules

• Insufficient funding

• Lack of interest

• Political restrictions