The Great Stink of London Quiz

What was the primary cause of the Great Stink in London during the summer of 1858?

• A prolonged drought that dried up the River Thames

• A massive increase in industrial pollution

• An outbreak of a new disease

• The accumulation of raw sewage in the River Thames

How did the introduction of flushable toilets contribute to the Great Stink?

• They caused blockages in the sewer system

• They increased the amount of sewage entering the river

• They were too expensive for most people to use

• They required more water than was available

What was the common belief about disease transmission during the Great Stink?

• Diseases were spread by insects

• Diseases were spread by bad air

• Diseases were spread by contaminated water

• Diseases were spread by direct contact

Who was the doctor that proved cholera was waterborne, not airborne?

• Louis Pasteur

• Robert Koch

• John Snow

• Edward Jenner

What was the outcome of the new sewer system built in response to the Great Stink?

• It caused more flooding in the city

• It was never completed due to lack of funds

• It temporarily reduced the smell but did not solve the problem

• It eliminated the Great Stink and improved public health