Mini Quiz Review 4: Professor Gist

Which historical figure is known for advocating for better sanitation in the 19th century?

• Florence Nightingale

• Louis Pasteur

• Edwin Chadwick

• Thomas Jefferson

What was a significant consequence of improved sanitation practices discussed in the chapter?

• Increased life expectancy

• Reduced pollution in rivers

• The decline of industrial cities

• Lower household cleanliness standards

How did the public's perception of cleanliness change during the 19th century?

• Cleanliness became associated with wealth

• It was seen as unnecessary and cumbersome

• The focus shifted to personal hygiene over public health

• It was considered a sign of moral superiority

What role did the discovery of germs play in the evolution of sanitation?

• It delayed the implementation of sanitation measures

• It had no significant effect

• It spurred the development of antiseptics

• It confused the public further

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What was one of the early methods for disposing of waste that the chapter describes?

• Incineration

• Composting

• Open sewers

• Landfills

True or False: Steven Johnson argues that the concept of cleanliness has remained unchanged throughout history.

• True

• False

True or False: The chapter discusses how innovations in personal hygiene have influenced public health outcomes.

• True
• False

True or False: Johnson claims that the introduction of indoor plumbing had no impact on society's cleanliness standards.

• True
• False

Steven Johnson discusses the impact of the modern _______ system on personal hygiene and public health, significantly improving cleanliness in urban environments?

The chapter emphasizes the historical importance of _________, a chemical compound initially used to combat dirt and germs, which led to the rise of the detergent industry.