WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

WORLD WAR I AND THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What killed the most people during the 20th century?
A
WWI
B
WWII
C
Vietnam War
D
H1N1
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -HIV/AIDS Pandemic (at its peak, 2005-2012) First identified in Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1976, HIV/AIDS has truly proven itself as a global pandemic, killing more than 36 million people since 1981.

Detailed explanation-2: -Three worldwide (pandemic) outbreaks of influenza occurred in the 20th century: in 1918, 1957, and 1968. The latter 2 were in the era of modern virology and most thoroughly characterized. All 3 have been informally identified by their presumed sites of origin as Spanish, Asian, and Hong Kong influenza, respectively.

Detailed explanation-3: -World War I claimed an estimated 16 million lives. The influenza epidemic that swept the world in 1918 killed an estimated 50 million people. One fifth of the world’s population was attacked by this deadly virus. Within months, it had killed more people than any other illness in recorded history.

Detailed explanation-4: -Some of the reasons why the Spanish flu killed so many people include: The lack of effective treatment, due in part to the unknown cause at the time. The cramped living arrangements of animals and people, especially the military, during World War I. The lack of healthcare providers.

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