World War I- New Technology Quiz

The statement is true because airships called 'Zeppelins' were indeed named after Ferdinand Von Zeppelin. Ferdinand Von Zeppelin was a German inventor and aviation pioneer who designed and built the first rigid airship, which came to be known as Zeppelin. The name Zeppelin became synonymous with this type of airship, and it is still commonly used to refer to large, rigid airships.

The Wright Brothers invented aeroplanes in 1902, and when the war broke out in 1914 countries around the world made use of this aerial technology. Each nation had around 200-300 aircraft equipped with bombers.

In 1916, the British introduced a new weapon called the tank. It was referred to as a "machine gun destroyer" because it was designed to overcome the challenges of trench warfare and effectively destroy enemy machine gun positions. The tank was a revolutionary invention that provided armored protection, mobility, and firepower on the battlefield, changing the course of warfare during World War I.

Friedrich Serturner invented Morphine in 1804.

Morphine was first completed in 1804 and was commercially sold in 1827.

The correct answer is Mark I. The Mark I was the first tank developed during World War I by the British Army. It was designed to overcome the challenges of trench warfare and was first used in the Battle of Flers-Courcelette in September 1916. The tank had a crew of eight and was armed with machine guns and cannons. Its development and deployment marked a significant advancement in military technology and tactics.

A Zeppelin was a large steel German airship which bombed cities overnight.

Harold Gillies is the correct answer for the question. He is known for developing plastic surgery techniques for soldiers who were injured during World War I. Gillies pioneered the use of skin grafts and reconstructive surgery to treat soldiers with severe facial injuries. His work revolutionized the field of plastic surgery and helped improve the lives of countless soldiers who had suffered disfigurement during the war.

Harold Gillies was from New Zealand.

Lt-Colonel Ernest Swinton actually pioneered the invention of the tank.

The tank's first battle was the Battle of Somme- but it was not successful.
The Tank's first successful battle was the Battle of Cambrai.

Zeppelins were lifted into the air using Hydrogen Gas.

The correct answer is 1900. Zepplins, also known as airships, were first created in the year 1900. These large, rigid aircrafts were invented by Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, a German inventor. The first successful flight of a Zeppelin airship took place on July 2, 1900. This marked the beginning of a new era in aviation, as Zeppelins became popular for their ability to carry passengers and cargo over long distances. However, their use declined after the Hindenburg disaster in 1937, leading to the end of the era of commercial Zeppelin travel.

Although poisonous gas was a feared weapon and caused many casualties, victims generally recovered within 1-20 days resulting in little deaths from poisonous gas.

In August 1914, the first recorded gas attack occurred during World War I. This marked a significant development in warfare, as it introduced the use of chemical weapons. Gas attacks were used as a means to inflict harm and casualties on enemy forces. The introduction of gas attacks had a devastating impact on the battlefield, causing widespread panic and suffering among soldiers. It also led to the development of gas masks and other protective measures to counteract the effects of chemical weapons.

Xyxyl Bromide, or tear gas was the first form of poisonous gas used in WWI.

The Aeroplane was invented in 1902.

Plastic surgery was undertaken regularly in WWI to treat injuries including shattered jaws, blown-off noses and gaping skull wounds

Before 1880, submarines were first powered by oars, then hand turned propellers and then steam engines which were impractical underwater.