Multiple choice When and Where did Ebola first become "visible" to the world? 1970's Zaire, Africa 1300's Asia 2003 Mainland China 1500's Europe Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Ebola virus was first recognized in 1976 during two simultaneous outbreaks in Nzara, Sudan, and Yambuku, Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo). The virus was named after the Ebola River, which flows near Yambuku.