Question

question 2 of 3
on the death marches, prisoners...
a encountered dangerous wild animals.
b often died from exhaustion or the cold.
c behind if they could not walk.
d often became sick and had to travel by train.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option based on historical knowledge of Nazi death marches:

• Option A: Death marches were in Europe, and encounters with dangerous wild animals were not a typical hazard.
• Option B: Prisoners on death marches were forced to walk long distances with little food, rest, or proper clothing. Exhaustion from the arduous march and cold (especially in winter) were common causes of death. This aligns with historical facts.
• Option C: Prisoners who could not walk were typically shot or killed, not left behind.
• Option D: Death marches were forced walks; prisoners were not allowed to travel by train as an alternative when sick.

Answer:

B. often died from exhaustion or the cold.