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How were trenches designed and why did battles on the Western Front lead to medical advancement?

In this lesson you will learn about the trench system on the Western Front and some of the key battles of the First World War.

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Q1.What happened in 1861?

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Q2.How would you describe the rate of progress in treatment & prevention between Industrial and Modern times?

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Q3.Which of the following best explains why we can say that there was slight progress in treatment between medieval and Renaissance Britain?

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Q4.Which of the following best explains why we can say there was rapid progress in prevention in the 20th century?

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Q5.Which four dates were key turning points as they encouraged a greater proactive attitude from the government.

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Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

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Q1.What happened in 1861?

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Q2.How would you describe the rate of progress in treatment & prevention between Industrial and Modern times?

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Q3.Which of the following best explains why we can say that there was slight progress in treatment between medieval and Renaissance Britain?

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Q4.Which of the following best explains why we can say there was rapid progress in prevention in the 20th century?

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Q5.Which four dates were key turning points as they encouraged a greater proactive attitude from the government.

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How were trenches designed and why did battles on the Western Front lead to medical advancement?

End of lesson quiz for Lesson 26 - Medicine Through Time

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Q1.In which country would you find the Western Front?

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Q2.Which trench line was used to transport supplies to the frontline?

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Q3.Why were trenches dug in a zig-zag pattern?

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Q4.Which battle saw the first large-scale use of tanks?

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Q5.Which battle saw the use the first blood bank?

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How were trenches designed and why did battles on the Western Front lead to medical advancement?

End of lesson quiz for Lesson 26 - Medicine Through Time

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Question 2

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Question 5

Q1.In which country would you find the Western Front?

1/5

Q2.Which trench line was used to transport supplies to the frontline?

2/5

Q3.Why were trenches dug in a zig-zag pattern?

3/5

Q4.Which battle saw the first large-scale use of tanks?

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Q5.Which battle saw the use the first blood bank?

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