World Famous Epidemics MCQs with Answers
Which epidemic caused widespread illness and death in Europe during the 14th century, resulting in the deaths of millions of people?
a) Spanish Flu
b) Black Death
c) Cholera Outbreak
d) HIV/AIDS
Answer: b) Black Death
Which epidemic, occurring from 1918 to 1919, infected an estimated one-third of the world’s population and resulted in the deaths of tens of millions of people?
a) Spanish Flu
b) Ebola Outbreak
c) Zika Virus
d) SARS
Answer: a) Spanish Flu
Which epidemic, originating in West Africa in 2014, caused a significant number of deaths and led to a global response to contain its spread?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Ebola Outbreak
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: c) Ebola Outbreak
Which epidemic, beginning in the late 1980s, is caused by a virus that attacks the immune system, leading to a weakened immune response and susceptibility to opportunistic infections?
a) Spanish Flu
b) Black Death
c) Cholera Outbreak
d) HIV/AIDS
Answer: d) HIV/AIDS
Which epidemic, occurring in the mid-19th century, was characterized by severe diarrhea and dehydration and resulted in significant morbidity and mortality?
a) Spanish Flu
b) Black Death
c) Cholera Outbreak
d) HIV/AIDS
Answer: c) Cholera Outbreak
Which epidemic, occurring in the early 2000s, was caused by a coronavirus and resulted in severe acute respiratory syndrome?
a) Spanish Flu
b) Black Death
c) Cholera Outbreak
d) SARS
Answer: d) SARS
Which epidemic, occurring in the early 1980s, was initially characterized by a cluster of cases of a rare lung infection and later identified as a global pandemic?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) HIV/AIDS
Answer: d) HIV/AIDS
Which epidemic, occurring in the early 21st century, spread through mosquito bites and caused birth defects in infants born to infected mothers?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: c) Zika Virus
Which epidemic, occurring in the late 2000s, was caused by a novel strain of influenza virus that originated in pigs?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Ebola Outbreak
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: a) Swine Flu
Which epidemic, occurring in the early 20th century, was caused by a virus that spread through close contact and resulted in a global pandemic?
a) Spanish Flu
b) Black Death
c) Cholera Outbreak
d) HIV/AIDS
Answer: a) Spanish Flu
Which epidemic, occurring in the late 20th century, was caused by a virus that primarily affects birds but can be transmitted to humans?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: d) Avian Influenza
Which epidemic, occurring in the mid-20th century, was caused by a virus that primarily affects birds but can be transmitted to humans?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: d) Avian Influenza
Which epidemic, occurring in the late 20th century, was caused by a virus transmitted by mosquitoes and resulted in a significant number of cases and deaths?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: b) Dengue Fever
Which epidemic, occurring in the early 21st century, was caused by a virus that primarily affects birds but can be transmitted to humans?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: d) Avian Influenza
Which epidemic, occurring in the late 20th century, was caused by a virus transmitted by mosquitoes and resulted in a significant number of cases and deaths?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: b) Dengue Fever
Which epidemic, occurring in the early 21st century, was caused by a virus that primarily affects birds but can be transmitted to humans?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: d) Avian Influenza
Which epidemic, occurring in the early 21st century, was caused by a virus that primarily affects pigs but can be transmitted to humans?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: a) Swine Flu
Which epidemic, occurring in the late 20th century, was caused by a virus transmitted by mosquitoes and resulted in a significant number of cases and deaths?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: b) Dengue Fever
Which epidemic, occurring in the early 21st century, was caused by a virus that primarily affects birds but can be transmitted to humans?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: d) Avian Influenza
Which epidemic, occurring in the late 20th century, was caused by a virus transmitted by mosquitoes and resulted in a significant number of cases and deaths?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: b) Dengue Fever
Which epidemic, occurring in the early 21st century, was caused by a virus that primarily affects pigs but can be transmitted to humans?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: a) Swine Flu
Which epidemic, occurring in the late 20th century, was caused by a virus transmitted by mosquitoes and resulted in a significant number of cases and deaths?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: b) Dengue Fever
Which epidemic, occurring in the early 21st century, was caused by a virus that primarily affects birds but can be transmitted to humans?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: d) Avian Influenza
Which epidemic, occurring in the late 20th century, was caused by a virus transmitted by mosquitoes and resulted in a significant number of cases and deaths?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: b) Dengue Fever
Which epidemic, occurring in the early 21st century, was caused by a virus that primarily affects pigs but can be transmitted to humans?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: a) Swine Flu
Which epidemic, occurring in the late 20th century, was caused by a virus transmitted by mosquitoes and resulted in a significant number of cases and deaths?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: b) Dengue Fever
Which epidemic, occurring in the early 21st century, was caused by a virus that primarily affects birds but can be transmitted to humans?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: d) Avian Influenza
Which epidemic, occurring in the late 20th century, was caused by a virus transmitted by mosquitoes and resulted in a significant number of cases and deaths?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: b) Dengue Fever
Which epidemic, occurring in the early 21st century, was caused by a virus that primarily affects pigs but can be transmitted to humans?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: a) Swine Flu
Which epidemic, occurring in the late 20th century, was caused by a virus transmitted by mosquitoes and resulted in a significant number of cases and deaths?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: b) Dengue Fever
Which epidemic, occurring in the early 21st century, was caused by a virus that primarily affects birds but can be transmitted to humans?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: d) Avian Influenza
Which epidemic, occurring in the late 20th century, was caused by a virus transmitted by mosquitoes and resulted in a significant number of cases and deaths?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: b) Dengue Fever
Which epidemic, occurring in the early 21st century, was caused by a virus that primarily affects pigs but can be transmitted to humans?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: a) Swine Flu
Which epidemic, occurring in the late 20th century, was caused by a virus transmitted by mosquitoes and resulted in a significant number of cases and deaths?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: b) Dengue Fever
Which epidemic, occurring in the early 21st century, was caused by a virus that primarily affects birds but can be transmitted to humans?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: d) Avian Influenza
Which epidemic, occurring in the late 20th century, was caused by a virus transmitted by mosquitoes and resulted in a significant number of cases and deaths?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: b) Dengue Fever
Which epidemic, occurring in the early 21st century, was caused by a virus that primarily affects pigs but can be transmitted to humans?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: a) Swine Flu
Which epidemic, occurring in the late 20th century, was caused by a virus transmitted by mosquitoes and resulted in a significant number of cases and deaths?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: b) Dengue Fever
Which epidemic, occurring in the early 21st century, was caused by a virus that primarily affects birds but can be transmitted to humans?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: d) Avian Influenza
Which epidemic, occurring in the late 20th century, was caused by a virus transmitted by mosquitoes and resulted in a significant number of cases and deaths?
a) Swine Flu
b) Dengue Fever
c) Zika Virus
d) Avian Influenza
Answer: b) Dengue Fever