The History and Impact of Smallpox and Vaccination

What was a common belief about the cause of smallpox before the germ theory was established?

• It was a punishment from the gods.

• It was spread by contaminated water.

• It was caused by bad air.

• It was caused by poor hygiene.

What was the medical procedure called that Edward Jenner underwent as a child to protect against smallpox?

• Antibiotic treatment

• Inoculation

• Vaccination

• Quarantine

What observation led Jenner to hypothesize about cowpox providing immunity to smallpox?

• Milkmaids who had cowpox never contracted smallpox.

• Farmers who worked with cows were healthier.

• Cows with cowpox were immune to smallpox.

• People who drank cow's milk were less likely to get smallpox.

What was the outcome of Jenner's experiment on the young boy, James Phipps?

• He showed no reaction to cowpox.

• He developed a severe case of smallpox.

• He developed a new disease.

• He became immune to smallpox.

Why did the Royal Society of Medicine initially refuse to publish Jenner's findings?

• They were scandalized by the idea of using cow material.

• They thought the findings were not scientifically valid.

• They had already published similar findings.

• They believed the experiment was unethical.

Which influential figure helped Jenner gain acceptance for his vaccination method?

• Frederick Augustus, the fifth Earl of Barkley

• King George III

• Thomas Jefferson

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What was the reaction of the public to Jenner's vaccination method initially?

• They were indifferent and uninterested.

• They immediately adopted the practice.

• They were fearful and mocked the idea.

• They were enthusiastic and supportive.

What did Jenner call the small hut he built in his garden for vaccinating patients?

• The Jenner Clinic

• The Vaccination Station

• The Temple of Vaccinia

• The Immunity Hut

By what year was smallpox declared eradicated by the World Health Organization?

• 1840

• 1853

• 1980

• 1967

What was the global impact of Edward Jenner's work on vaccination?

• It was eventually proven ineffective.

• It saved more lives than the work of any other individual.

• It led to the discovery of antibiotics.

• It was only effective in Europe.