History of Pandemics by Nicholas LePan

Last updated over 1 year ago

10 questions

History of Pandemics by Nicholas LePan

Last updated over 1 year ago

10 questions

Welcome to our "2020: A Year in Review" unit. In order to understand where we are today - in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic - it is helpful to understand how we got here. 

What better way to do that than by studying pandemics of the past?

Question 1

The passage indicates that a disease is defined as a pandemic when

it is triggered by a particular type of virus.

it is especially contagious and/or deadly.

scientists declare that there is no known cure.

it spreads across an entire nation or the world.

Question 5

It can be most reasonably inferred that the author of the text believes that

Procopius was a reasonable and objective historian who properly understood pandemics

pandemics completely overwhelm human agency [the ability to take action] in human history.

people should not use their religious beliefs to explain or react to pandemics

God punishes humanity by sending pandemics.

Question 6

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

Line 2-3 ("This unscientific... not millions")

Line 9-10 ("Procopius laid... evil ways")

Line 1-2 ("In many... their wrath")

Line 10-12 ("This event... Dark Ages")

Question 7

Based on death tolls, the deadliest pandemic in history is

the Spanish Flu.

smallpox.

the Black Death (a.k.a. Bubonic Plague).

the COVID-19 virus.

Question 8

Dr. John Snow's 1854 research is most likely included in the article in order to

explain a scientific breakthrough in understanding pandemics.

provide an example of old-fashioned thinking about pandemics.

disprove the antiquated Italian practice of quarantine.

show a successful pandemic response that saved lives.

Question 9

The text and chart about R0 or “R naught" demonstrate that...

A Rubella patient would probably infect the same number of people as someone with Smallpox.

SARS symptoms can be considered of moderate intensity compared to the other diseases listed.

MERS is likely to continue spreading indefinitely without widespread vaccination.

Measles presents the largest problem for humankind today.

Welcome to our "2020: A Year in Review" unit. In order to understand where we are today - in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic - it is helpful to understand how we got here. 

What better way to do that than by studying pandemics of the past?

Question 1

The passage indicates that a disease is defined as a pandemic when

it is triggered by a particular type of virus.

it is especially contagious and/or deadly.

scientists declare that there is no known cure.

it spreads across an entire nation or the world.

Question 2

The figure indicates that the Spanish Flu officially became a pandemic in the year(s)

1855.

1918-1919.

1889-1890.

1968-1970.

Question 3

According to the infographic, what percentage of Native Americans were killed from smallpox?

50%

100%

90%

10%

Question 4

As used in line 11,"dashed" most nearly means

ruined.

repaired.

accelerated.

slowed.

Question 5

It can be most reasonably inferred that the author of the text believes that

Procopius was a reasonable and objective historian who properly understood pandemics

pandemics completely overwhelm human agency [the ability to take action] in human history.

people should not use their religious beliefs to explain or react to pandemics

God punishes humanity by sending pandemics.

Question 6

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

Line 2-3 ("This unscientific... not millions")

Line 9-10 ("Procopius laid... evil ways")

Line 1-2 ("In many... their wrath")

Line 10-12 ("This event... Dark Ages")

Question 7

Based on death tolls, the deadliest pandemic in history is

the Spanish Flu.

smallpox.

the Black Death (a.k.a. Bubonic Plague).

the COVID-19 virus.

Question 8

Dr. John Snow's 1854 research is most likely included in the article in order to

explain a scientific breakthrough in understanding pandemics.

provide an example of old-fashioned thinking about pandemics.

disprove the antiquated Italian practice of quarantine.

show a successful pandemic response that saved lives.

Question 9

The text and chart about R0 or “R naught" demonstrate that...

A Rubella patient would probably infect the same number of people as someone with Smallpox.

SARS symptoms can be considered of moderate intensity compared to the other diseases listed.

MERS is likely to continue spreading indefinitely without widespread vaccination.

Measles presents the largest problem for humankind today.

Question 10

10.

As used in line 3, "virulent" most nearly means...

infectious.

slow.

bitter.

painful.

Question 2

The figure indicates that the Spanish Flu officially became a pandemic in the year(s)

1855.

1918-1919.

1889-1890.

1968-1970.

Question 3

According to the infographic, what percentage of Native Americans were killed from smallpox?

50%

100%

90%

10%

Question 4

As used in line 11,"dashed" most nearly means

ruined.

repaired.

accelerated.

slowed.

Question 10

10.

As used in line 3, "virulent" most nearly means...

infectious.

slow.

bitter.

painful.