This article is more than 9 years oldWorld malaria day – quizThis article is more than 9 years oldHalf the world's population is at risk from malaria, but how much do you know about the disease? Bite back and test your knowledge with these questions, set by Malaria No More1.The word “malaria” comes from which two medieval Italian words?Dirty waterEvil insectPainful breathingBad airReveal2.How many countries are on track to meet the World Health Assembly target of reducing the malaria burden by 75% between 2000 and 2015?255575100Reveal3.Which of the following can repel mosquitoes?BananaChilliCitronellaGarlicReveal4.Which of the following US presidents did not suffer from malaria during his lifetime?Richard NixonGeorge WashingtonTheodore RooseveltJohn F KennedyReveal5.What percentage of missed school days in Africa is due to malaria?Up to 50%Up to 30%Up to 15%Up to 5%Reveal6.Which of these drink contains quinine, an anti-malarial property?Red BullTonicWarm milkColaReveal7.Which of the following countries has a low malaria risk?GhanaThailandGambiaMoroccoReveal8.How many people die each day from malaria, according to the World Health Organisation?2,6001,60060060Reveal9.Malaria is transmitted by a mosquito bite, but what causes the disease?InsecticideA virusBlood poisoningA parasiteReveal10.Which of the following creatures is the most deadly?TigerSharkMosquitoSnakeRevealExplore more on these topicsGlobal developmentMalariaquizzesShareReuse this content