Endemic

What conditions in early cities contributed to the spread of zoonotic diseases?

• Advanced sanitation systems and abundant clean water.

• Spacious living quarters and strict animal control.

• Overcrowded, unsanitary conditions with close proximity of humans and animals.

• Limited trade routes and isolated communities.

Which bacterium was responsible for the Plague of Justinian, also known as bubonic plague?

• Salmonella typhi

• Yersinia pestis

• Vibrio cholerae

• Mycobacterium tuberculosis

The term "quarantine" originated from the Venetian practice during the Black Death. What does the Italian word "quaranta giorni" mean?

• "Forty ships"

• "Forty days"

• "Sick sailors"

• "Plague-ridden"

What was a notable characteristic of the Spanish Flu pandemic compared to most other diseases?

• It primarily affected infants and the elderly.

• It was limited to a single continent.

• It disproportionately impacted young adults.

• It was easily cured with existing medicines.