COVID-19 Pandemic: History, Impact, and Lessons Learned

Question 1

What type of virus causes the COVID-19 disease?

Accepted Answer

Coronavirus

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Influenza virus

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Ebola virus

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Measles virus

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a precaution recommended to reduce the spread of COVID-19?

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Touching surfaces regularly

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Wearing masks in crowded places

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Getting vaccinated

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Washing hands frequently

Question 3

Which virus is responsible for causing COVID-19?

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SARS-CoV-2

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SARS-CoV-1

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MERS-CoV

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Influenza virus

Question 4

What was the name of the UK government program that provided financial support to workers during the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Furlough Scheme

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Universal Credit

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Eat Out to Help Out

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NHS Discount

Question 5

What type of virus caused the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Coronavirus

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SARS virus

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MERS virus

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Influenza virus

Question 6

What was the name of the scientific advisory group that provided advice to the UK government on COVID-19?

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Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE)

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Public Health England (PHE)

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National Health Service (NHS)

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World Health Organization (WHO)

Question 7

Which virus caused the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic?

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SARS-CoV-2

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Influenza virus

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Ebola virus

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HIV

Question 8

Where did the first known cases of COVID-19 appear?

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Wuhan, China

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London, UK

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New York City, USA

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Rome, Italy

Question 9

Which of these was NOT a common symptom of COVID-19?

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Rash

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Fever

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Cough

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Loss of taste

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a possible long-term effect of the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Going back to life exactly as it was before

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Changes to how we use technology

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Economic problems and job losses

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Improvements in healthcare

Question 11

What was the name of the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic?

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SARS-CoV-2

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Influenza virus

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Ebola virus

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Measles virus

Question 12

What is the full form of 'NHS'?

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National Health Service

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National Home Service

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National Heritage Society

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National Health Society

Question 13

What was the name of the vaccine developed in the UK to combat COVID-19?

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Oxford-AstraZeneca

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Pfizer-BioNTech

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Moderna

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Johnson & Johnson

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a major cause of the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Rapid deforestation and climate change

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Transmission of the virus from animals to humans

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Extensive international travel and globalization

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Inadequate public health systems

Question 15

What is the name of the virus that causes COVID-19?

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SARS-CoV-2 virus

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Influenza virus

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HIV virus

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Ebola virus

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a way that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted education?

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Improved teacher training and support

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School closures and disruptions

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Increased use of online learning platforms

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Widening of inequalities in access to education

Question 17

Which of the following is believed to be the main cause of the COVID-19 pandemic?

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A change in a virus that usually affects animals

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Human actions such as cutting down forests

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Climate change

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A nuclear explosion

Question 18

What is the name of the virus that causes COVID-19?

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SARS-CoV-2

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HIV

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Ebola

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Flu virus

Question 19

Who declared the COVID-19 pandemic?

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The World Health Organisation

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The British government

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The United Nations

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The European Union

Question 20

Which of the following was NOT a measure taken by the UK government to control the spread of COVID-19?

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Keeping schools open

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Lockdown

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Social distancing

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Making people wear face masks in public places

Question 21

How did the COVID-19 pandemic make some differences in people's lives even bigger?

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Children from poorer families found it harder to learn at home because they didn't have computers or help.

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It was hard for everyone to go to the shops during the lockdowns.

Question 22

What is the name of the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic?

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SARS-CoV-2

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The Flu virus

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The Common Cold virus

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Ebola virus

Question 23

When did the first cases of COVID-19 appear in the world?

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December 2019

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January 2020

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July 2020

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October 2020

Question 24

Which of the following was NOT a common symptom of COVID-19?

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Sneezing

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Fever

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Cough

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Feeling tired

Question 25

What was the name of the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic?

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SARS-CoV-2

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H1N1

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MERS-CoV

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Ebola

Question 26

Where is believed to be the place of origin of the COVID-19 virus?

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China

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United States

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Italy

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Brazil

Question 27

What is the term used to describe the rapid spread of a disease across a wide area?

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Pandemic

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Contagion

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Epidemic

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Endemic

Question 28

Which industry was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Tourism

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Manufacturing

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Agriculture

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Financial services

Question 29

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people faced mental health challenges. Which of these was NOT a common mental health impact of the pandemic?

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Feeling more connected to family and friends

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Feeling more anxious or sad

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Feeling more lonely and isolated

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Having trouble sleeping or concentrating

Question 30

What is the name of the virus which caused the COVID-19 pandemic?

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SARS-CoV-2

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MERS-CoV

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H1N1

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Ebola

Question 31

Where did the COVID-19 pandemic first appear?

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China

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Italy

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United States

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United Kingdom

Question 32

What was one important way scientists helped during the COVID-19 pandemic?

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They learned about the virus and made vaccines.

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They looked after people who were sick.

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They told everyone how to stay safe.

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They made sure people followed the rules.

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of COVID-19?

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Sore throat

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Fever

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Loss of taste or smell

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Cough

Question 34

How is COVID-19 primarily spread?

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Through tiny droplets in the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks

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Through animals

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Through the air over long distances

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Through contact with contaminated surfaces

Question 35

What is the name of the virus that causes COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

SARS-CoV-2

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HIV

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H1N1

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MERS-CoV

Question 36

What is the name of the vaccine that was first approved for use against COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine

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Moderna vaccine

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Johnson & Johnson vaccine

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AstraZeneca vaccine

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to protect yourself from getting COVID-19?

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Visiting crowded, poorly ventilated spaces

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Wearing a mask

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Getting vaccinated

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Washing hands frequently

Question 38

Which global organization is primarily responsible for coordinating the response to COVID-19?

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World Health Organization (WHO)

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International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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United Nations (UN)

Question 39

Identify a positive outcome that emerged from the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Increased awareness of hygiene and sanitation practices

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Economic recession

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Social isolation

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Loss of loved ones

Question 40

What is the name of the virus that causes COVID-19?

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SARS-CoV-2

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MERS-CoV

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Influenza A

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Zika virus

Question 41

When did the World Health Organization (WHO) declare COVID-19 a global pandemic?

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March 11, 2020

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July 22, 2021

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May 12, 2020

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December 31, 2019

Question 42

Which of the following was NOT a common symptom of COVID-19?

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Loss of appetite

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Fever

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Coughing

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Shortness of breath

Question 43

What is the name of the vaccine that was first approved for use against COVID-19 in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Pfizer/BioNTech

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Oxford/AstraZeneca

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Moderna

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Johnson & Johnson

Question 44

What was the name of the UK government's scheme that provided financial support to businesses during the pandemic?

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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

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Eat Out to Help Out

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Test and Trace

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Nightingale Hospitals

Question 45

What was the name of the variant of COVID-19 that was first identified in Kent, UK?

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Alpha

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Gamma

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Beta

Question 46

What was the name of the UK government's campaign to encourage people to stay home during the pandemic?

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Stay Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives

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Protect the NHS, Save Lives

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Stay Home, Protect Others

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Stay Safe, Stay Home