May 8 History Quiz — 5 Questions

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Question 1 of 5

What was the name of the global campaign led by the World Health Organization that resulted in the eradication of smallpox on May 8, 1980?

AGlobal Health Security Initiative

BIntensified Eradication Programme

CSmallpox Eradication Programme

DGlobal Vaccine Initiative

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Question 2 of 5

Who was the director-general of the World Health Organization when it confirmed the eradication of smallpox in 1980?

AMarcolino Candau

BHalfdan Mahler

CHiroshi Nakajima

DGro Harlem Brundtland

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Question 3 of 5

What was a major factor that contributed to the success of the smallpox eradication campaign?

ADevelopment of a new smallpox vaccine

BImprovement in sanitation and hygiene practices

CImplementation of a ring vaccination strategy

DIncreased funding for smallpox research

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Question 4 of 5

In which year did the World Health Organization launch its intensified campaign to eradicate smallpox?

A1958

B1959

C1966

D1967

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Question 5 of 5

What was the name of the resolution adopted by the World Health Assembly in 1959 that called for the global eradication of smallpox?

AResolution WHA11.54

BResolution WHA12.49

CResolution WHA11.46

DResolution WHA12.54

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