Biological Warefare Flashcards
Spikes can kill. Why were they tipped with poison?
To kill the enemy.
Why are the wells poisoned?
Because of the siege of Athens.
How is smallpox spread?
Through tiny drops of an infected persons saliva when they cough, talk or sneeze.
Explain whether you think the general was right to give the Native Americans blankets.
No, because it spread to the Indians.
Suggest what experiments they could carry out to find if it is safe to breed cattle.
They could take a sample of the soil and see if it would grow bacteria on it.
Explain in detail how the area is quarantined.
The area is quarantined by isolating the area so no one can get out so the disease does not spread. Scientist set up areas were contaminated people can be washed down by chemicals.