The Great Stink Flashcards
What was The Great Stink?
A major public health crisis in London during the summer of 1858 caused by the smell of untreated human waste and industrial effluent in the River Thames.
True or False: The Great Stink led to significant reforms in London’s sewage system.
True
Fill in the blank: The Great Stink occurred in the year ______.
1858
Which river was primarily associated with The Great Stink?
The River Thames
What was one of the main causes of The Great Stink?
The accumulation of sewage and waste in the River Thames.
Multiple Choice: What was a significant consequence of The Great Stink?
A) Improved sanitation
B) Increased pollution
C) Economic decline
D) Greater population density
A) Improved sanitation
Who was the chief engineer responsible for the redesign of London’s sewage system after The Great Stink?
Joseph Bazalgette
True or False: The Great Stink had no impact on public health.
False
What was the public reaction to The Great Stink?
Public outrage and concern over health and hygiene.
Fill in the blank: The Great Stink was exacerbated by a ______ summer.
hot
What year did The Great Stink occur?
1858
Multiple Choice: What was one of the solutions proposed to address The Great Stink?
A) Building more factories
B) Constructing a new sewer system
C) Banning all waste disposal
D) Relocating the city
B) Constructing a new sewer system
What was the main source of the odor during The Great Stink?
Sewage and industrial waste.
True or False: The Great Stink influenced urban planning in London.
True
What did The Great Stink reveal about Victorian London’s infrastructure?
It was inadequate and poorly designed to handle waste.
Fill in the blank: The Great Stink highlighted the need for improved ______ management.
sanitation
What was one of the immediate effects of The Great Stink on London’s population?
Increased cases of cholera and other diseases.
Multiple Choice: What was the public’s primary concern during The Great Stink?
A) Aesthetic beauty
B) Health risks
C) Economic growth
D) Political stability
B) Health risks
What governmental body was pressured to act during The Great Stink?
The Metropolitan Board of Works
True or False: The Great Stink was solely a London problem.
False
What type of engineering solutions were implemented after The Great Stink?
Civil engineering solutions for sewage and waste management.
Fill in the blank: The Great Stink prompted the construction of a new ______ system in London.
sewage
What long-term effect did The Great Stink have on public health policies?
It led to the establishment of better sanitation and public health regulations.
In what city did The Great Stink take place?
London
