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

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
1863
1840s
1880s
1890
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Who first proposed the idea of underground railways in London?
Charles Pearson
London's officials
Pub drinkers
A local minister
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What was the construction technique used for the first subway lines?
Cut and cover
Boring through the earth
Building on embankments
Digging under buildings
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What caused a delay in the construction of the Metropolitan Railway?
Heavy rainstorm
Opposition from pub drinkers
Lack of funding
Accidents during construction
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which city built its subway system after London?
Budapest
Berlin
Paris
New York
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30 sec • 1 pt
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
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