London's Subway System

When did the world's first subway open in London?

• 1863

• 1840s

• 1880s

• 1890

Who first proposed the idea of underground railways in London?

• Charles Pearson

• London's officials

• Pub drinkers

• A local minister

What was the construction technique used for the first subway lines?

• Cut and cover

• Boring through the earth

• Building on embankments

• Digging under buildings

What caused a delay in the construction of the Metropolitan Railway?

• Heavy rainstorm

• Opposition from pub drinkers

• Lack of funding

• Accidents during construction

What was the depth of the new tube lines compared to the 'cut and cover' lines?

• 25 meters deeper

• 25 meters shallower

• Same depth

• 50 meters deeper

Which city built its subway system after London?

• Budapest

• Berlin

• Paris

• New York

What was the purpose of the 30-story Ferris wheel in Earls Court?

• To attract tourists

• To provide transportation

• To reduce congestion

• To showcase engineering marvels

How many cities in the world currently use underground rails to combat congestion?

• 160

• 55

• 12

• 30

What was the approximate cost of the subway project in today's money?

• 100 million dollars

• 1 billion dollars

• 10 million dollars

• 50 million dollars

What was the main reason for building the subway system in London?

• To reduce road congestion

• To provide faster transportation

• To connect suburbs

• To boost tourism