Animals in War Quiz

Which animal was used to detect poisonous gas during the First World War?

• Canaries

• Dogs

• Horses

• Camels

What was the name of the cat mascot of the battleship HMS Dreadnought?

• Frankenstein

• Togo

• Judy

• Jet

Which animal was used to carry messages during the First and Second World Wars?

• Elephants

• Pigeons

• Lions

• Bears

What role did Wojtek the bear play during the Second World War?

• Detected poisonous gas

• Carried messages

• Detected mines

• Carried heavy shells and ammunition

Which animal was used for heavy labor in both the First and Second World Wars?

• Monkeys

• Foxes

• Cats

• Horses

What was the primary role of camels in desert campaigns?

• Transporting casualties and supplies

• Detecting mines

• Carrying messages

• Serving as mascots

Which animal was awarded the Dickin Medal for its service during the Second World War?

• Wojtek the bear

• Frankenstein the cat

• Jet the Alsatian

• Togo the cat

What was the role of dogs on the home front during the Second World War?

• Detecting poisonous gas

• Serving as mascots

• Carrying messages

• Locating people trapped under debris

Which animal was used to lay telephone wires during the First World War?

• Dogs

• Elephants

• Camels

• Horses

What was the role of elephants during the Second World War in Europe?

• Detecting mines

• Serving as mascots

• Carrying messages

• Clearing wreckage from bombing raids