Ch 4 Test: Trench Warfare

Front

What was a primary feature of trench warfare during World War I?

Back

Long periods of stalemate and harsh living conditions

Front

Which of the following best describes life in the trenches? Comfortable and safe, Noisy but with modern amenities, Dangerous and unsanitary with little comfort, Peaceful with regular home cooked meals

Back

Dangerous and unsanitary with little comfort

Front

The area between opposing trenches was known as:

Back

No Man's Land

Front

What were soldiers most commonly exposed to in the trenches?

Back

Diseases, rats, and poor hygiene

Front

One of the main reasons trench warfare was difficult for both sides was: The unpredictable weather, The strong defenses that made gaining ground or moving forward hard, The lack of weaponry

Back

The strong defenses that made gaining ground or moving forward hard