Balto, the Heroic Dog: A Historical Quiz

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What was the initial method of transport considered for delivering the serum to Nome?

Transport by train
Dogsled relay (correct)
Transport by air
Transport by ship

How long did the entire dogsled journey take to deliver the serum?

13 days
5 days (correct)
7 days
10 days

Who was the musher that took over the sled team for the final leg of the journey?

Leonhard Seppala
William Mullin
Charlie Dyer
Gunnar Kassen (correct)

What breed of dog was Balto, who led the final leg of the journey?

<p>Siberian Husky (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition did the children in Nome suffer from that required the serum?

<p>Diphtheria (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Diphtheria

A serious illness that spreads quickly and can be deadly, especially for children.

Serum

A substance containing antibodies that fight off a specific disease.

Dog sled

A method of transportation using a sled pulled by dogs.

Musher

A person who guides a dog sled team.

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Balto

A Siberian husky that led a dog sled team on a crucial journey to save lives.

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Study Notes

Balto, the Heroic Dog

In 1925, children in Nome, Alaska, contracted diphtheria, needing a serum from Anchorage.
The serum needed to travel 1,000 miles & could only be transported by dogsled.
674 miles remained to be covered to reach Nome.
The serum had to be passed from team to team.
The temperature sometimes fell to -40 degrees Celsius.
The wind conditions were strong enough to knock over both the dogs and sleds.
Gunnar Kassen took over the final leg of the journey with the serum, but, a blizzard made navigation impossible.
Balto, the Siberian husky, led his team onward using instincts.
The dogs arrived in Nome safely in 20 hours.
It took only 5 days to complete the trip.

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Explore the remarkable journey of Balto, the Siberian husky, who played a crucial role in delivering diphtheria serum to Nome, Alaska in 1925. Test your knowledge about the challenges faced during this historic race against time. Dive into the story of bravery and swift action that saved countless lives.