Chapter 4: The Role of Animal Domestication in the Spread of Infectious Disease

Question 1

What was one significant result of the domestication of animals in settled communities?

A) Improved population health
B) Increased risk of infectious disease
C) Decreased trade with neighbors
D) Greater lifespan

Answer 1

B

Question 2

True/False
Diseases such as smallpox, tuberculosis, and measles are thought to have originated from contact with domesticated animals.

Answer 2

True
Explanation: Close contact with domesticated animals introduced humans to diseases like smallpox and tuberculosis, which had origins in animals like camels and cattle.

Question 3

Fill in the Blank
The close quarters of settled agricultural communities created environments for the spread of microbes through contaminated __________, __________, and __________.

Answer 3

land, water, and food

Question 4

Which animal is associated with the origin of influenza in humans?
A) Dogs
B) Horses
C) Birds and pigs
D) Camels

Answer 4

C