The Battles Of World War I

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Which of the following was not a widespread disease that proliferated due to poor sanitary conditions in World War I?

Cholera
Trench mouth
Trench foot
Smallpox

Correct Answer

A. Smallpox

Explanation

During World War I, smallpox was not a widespread disease that proliferated due to poor sanitary conditions. Smallpox is a highly contagious viral disease that spreads through respiratory droplets or direct contact with infected individuals. However, by the time of World War I, smallpox vaccination campaigns had already been implemented in many parts of the world, leading to a significant decline in the prevalence of the disease. Additionally, poor sanitary conditions in the trenches primarily contributed to the spread of diseases such as cholera, trench mouth, and trench foot.

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3.

What was the impassable area between trenches called?

Mid lane
End zone
No man's land
Land of no return

Correct Answer

A. No man's land

Explanation

No man's land refers to the area between opposing trenches during World War I that was deemed impassable due to heavy artillery fire and barbed wire. It was a dangerous and deadly area where soldiers risked their lives if they ventured into it.

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4.

Which of the following was not an effect of trench warfare?

Widespread disease
Limited the effectiveness of poison gas
Turned the war into a static war of attrition
Large number of casualties

Correct Answer

A. Limited the effectiveness of poison gas

Explanation

Trench warfare was a type of combat in which opposing forces fought from trenches dug into the ground. This method of warfare had several effects, including widespread disease due to unsanitary conditions in the trenches, a large number of casualties due to the difficulty of advancing against well-entrenched opponents, and turning the war into a static war of attrition with little territorial gain. However, trench warfare actually enhanced the effectiveness of poison gas as it could be easily trapped in the confined spaces of the trenches, making it more deadly. Therefore, the correct answer is that trench warfare did not limit the effectiveness of poison gas.

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5.

What was the name for the attempt of each army to outflank one another as they moved north toward the Baltic Sea?

Race to the Sea
Race to the Baltic
Rush to the Sea
The Amazing Race

Correct Answer

A. Race to the Sea

Explanation

During World War I, the attempt of each army to outflank one another as they moved north towards the Baltic Sea was known as the Race to the Sea. This term refers to the maneuvering and counter-maneuvering of the opposing forces in an effort to gain an advantage and gain control of strategic positions along the Western Front. The race ultimately resulted in the establishment of a stalemate and the development of trench warfare.

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Which of the following was not a widespread disease that proliferated due to poor sanitary conditions in World War I?

What was the impassable area between trenches called?

Which of the following was not an effect of trench warfare?

What was the name for the attempt of each army to outflank one another as they moved north toward the Baltic Sea?