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What was one unique characteristic of the 1918 pandemic compared to most strains of the flu?
What was one unique characteristic of the 1918 pandemic compared to most strains of the flu?
- It mainly affected the young and the elderly.
- It primarily targeted children.
- It only affected the elderly.
- It affected younger, stronger people than usual. (correct)
Why was the 1918 flu pandemic particularly unusual?
Why was the 1918 flu pandemic particularly unusual?
- It mainly impacted the elderly population.
- It caused the end of World War I.
- It affected younger, healthier individuals.
- It suddenly disappeared without a trace. (correct)
What is one similarity between the 1918 flu pandemic and the COVID-19 pandemic?
What is one similarity between the 1918 flu pandemic and the COVID-19 pandemic?
- They both led to the closure of entire countries. (correct)
- They were both caused by bacteria.
- They both affected only a small portion of the world's population.
- They were both more deadly for elderly individuals.
Which best describes the impact of COVID-19 by November 2020?
Which best describes the impact of COVID-19 by November 2020?
What is one reason why humans remain at the mercy of pandemics despite modern medicine?
What is one reason why humans remain at the mercy of pandemics despite modern medicine?
What does the text suggest about the impact of the 1918 flu compared to World War I?
What does the text suggest about the impact of the 1918 flu compared to World War I?
Based on the information in the text, what can be inferred about the role of 'flu in ending World War I?
Based on the information in the text, what can be inferred about the role of 'flu in ending World War I?
What might be a reason for the 'flu pandemic being particularly deadly in 1918?
What might be a reason for the 'flu pandemic being particularly deadly in 1918?
'Why is it mentioned that 'flu struck down younger, stronger people than anyone else?'
'Why is it mentioned that 'flu struck down younger, stronger people than anyone else?'
'In what way did COVID-19 impact most countries by November 2020?'
'In what way did COVID-19 impact most countries by November 2020?'
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