Why did Dysentery become such a big issue in the trenches during World War I?

There was no proper sanitation in the trenches

Why were trenches, in World War 1, waterlogged when they are either dug in clay or sand?

Water cant pass through clay and easily goes through water

Dysentery is a disease involving the ______? (fill in the blank)

inflammation of the lining of the large intestines

What happens to the feet when it catches the infection (trench foot)?

Feet gradually go numb and skin turns red or blue

What was the only remedy for trench foot? (at that time) :)

dry feet and change socks several times a day

What is Trench Foot caused by?

cold, wet and insanitary conditions

How does the bacteria(dysentery) enter a HUMAN body?

eat food or water with it, human feces or infected people

Where did soldiers receive their water from after supplies of water ran out? How is it purified

From shell-holes or other cavities. Purified w/ chloridelime

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World War I - Trenches

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A sophisticated quiz on the trenches used in World War I, specifically: waterlogged trenches, dysentery, and trench foot. :)

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1
What were placed at the bottom of the trenches to protect soldiers from trench foot, etc. ?
Wooden planking
Sand bags
Duck-boards
Clay
2
Why did Dysentery become such a big issue in the trenches during World War I?
Soldiers got sick which allowed dysentery to spread
Soldiers ate take-out chinese food rather than food supplied
Soldiers did not want to wash their teeth
There was no proper sanitation in the trenches
3
Which Nation, during World War 1, were the first to dig trenches? (Hint: Look at Picture)
Austria-Hungary
Germany
France
United Kingdom
4
Why were trenches, in World War 1, waterlogged when they are either dug in clay or sand?
The Elbe river in Central Europe flooded
Both clay and sand don't soak up water so water builds up
Water cant pass through clay and easily goes through water
Took place during a massive storm causing floods
5
Dysentery is a disease involving the ______? (fill in the blank)
diarrhea and stomach pain
inflammation of the lining of the large intestines
inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes
inflammation of the large intestines causes stomach pain
6
What happens to the feet when it catches the infection (trench foot)?
Feet become abnormally big & skin turns dark purple
Feet gradually go numb and skin turns red or blue
Skin turns red or blue & toenails fall off.
Feet become abnormally big; becomes contagious
7
What was the only remedy for trench foot? (at that time) :)
dry feet and change socks several times a day
Pray to God for a cureness; Hold Bible Studies
Wash the feet with purified water and soap.
Chop off the foot
8
What is Trench Foot caused by?
fleas, mice, and cockroaches
diarrhea, cold, and wet
cold, wet and insanitary conditions
hantavirus, salmonella, and cold
9
How does the bacteria(dysentery) enter a HUMAN body?
By drinking unpurified water which contains the bacteria
eat food or water with it, human feces or infected people
Interact with infected people.
Come in contact with rodents, such as mice
10
Where did soldiers receive their water from after supplies of water ran out? How is it purified
From shell-holes or other cavities. Purified with salt
Ran to the enemie trenches and stole their purified water
Drilled for ground water. Purified it with chloride of lime
From shell-holes or other cavities. Purified w/ chloridelime
11
How many soldiers in the British Army were treated for trenchfoot in 1914-1915?
>20,000
>3O,OOO
>200,000
>19,000
12
Much of the land where the trenches were dug was either ____ or _____ (fill in blank)
clay, sand
clay, mud
sand, mud
concrete, sand

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