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Quiz about Transportation around the World

Transportation around the World Quiz

Pick the correct mode of transportation.

A multiple-choice quiz by nyirene330. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
nyirene330

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
304,970

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2484

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. For the pedestrian, what is the name of the sneaker brand which means Victory? Hint

Nike

Reebok

Adidas

Puma

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which country is the originator of the high speed "Bullet Train"? Hint

China

United States

Russia

Japan

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the supersonic plane which serviced intercontinental passengers from 1976 through 2003?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Italian ocean liner collided with the MS Stockholm and sank in July 1956, becoming one of history's most famous maritime disasters? Hint

Titanic

Flying Dutchman

Andria Gail

Andrea Doria

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of the Japanese human-powered transports where a runner draws a two wheel cart which seats one or two people? Hint

Pedicabs

Carriages

Sampans

Rickshaws

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the Ford Motor Company car first introduced in 1957 which is often called one of the biggest commercial failures in the history of American business? Hint

Pinto

Flivver

Tin Lizzie

Edsel

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the two wheeled horse-drawn carriage, popular with tourists around the Central Park area of New York City?
Hint

Sturquell Wagon

Hansom Cab

Buckboard

Hearse

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the mode of transportation sold to Springfield by a conman in a "Simpson's" episode from January 1993, which partially spoofed the hit musical "The Music Man"? Hint

Jitney

Ski Lift

Tramway

Monorail

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the fictional teleportation machine used in the "Star Trek" universe? Hint

Transducer

Transporter

Star Fleet

Warp Drive

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Question 10 of 10

10. To take us beyond our planet, which Apollo mission was the first manned mission to land on the moon in July 1969? Hint

Apollo 10

Apollo 11

Apollo 12

Apollo 13

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. For the pedestrian, what is the name of the sneaker brand which means Victory?

Answer: Nike

In Greek culture, Nike was the goddess who represented triumph.

2. Which country is the originator of the high speed "Bullet Train"?

Answer: Japan

The Bullet Train is a network of high speed railway lines which began service in Japan in 1964 and currently runs at speeds of 186 mph (300 km/h).

3. What is the name of the supersonic plane which serviced intercontinental passengers from 1976 through 2003?

Answer: Concorde

Although the Concorde did not have many of the amenities of the Boeing 747, such as video entertainment, reclining seats and walking areas, the short flight time (e.g., London to New York in 3.5 hours) compensated for the lack of these features.

4. Which Italian ocean liner collided with the MS Stockholm and sank in July 1956, becoming one of history's most famous maritime disasters?

Answer: Andrea Doria

Struck in the side, the Andrea Doria immediately started to list severely to the starboard side, leaving half of the lifeboats unusable. 1660 passengers and crew were rescued, while 46 people died as a consequence of the collision.

5. What is the name of the Japanese human-powered transports where a runner draws a two wheel cart which seats one or two people?

Answer: Rickshaws

The word rickshaws or rickshas came from Asia where they were mainly used as a means of transportation for the "elite". Runner-pulled rickshaws have mostly been replaced by bicycle rickshaws which are now common in Western cities like New York and London (where they are called pedicabs).

6. What is the name of the Ford Motor Company car first introduced in 1957 which is often called one of the biggest commercial failures in the history of American business?

Answer: Edsel

The car was named in honor of Edsel Ford, former company president and son of Henry Ford. Among the forces which doomed this brand was the name itself which people associated with "weasel" and "dead cell", and its "horsecollar" grills. Ironically, it is now considered a collector's item.

7. What is the name of the two wheeled horse-drawn carriage, popular with tourists around the Central Park area of New York City?

Answer: Hansom Cab

The Hansom Cab was used as a taxicab in "turn of the century" New York and London (i.e., the early 1900s) and was featured in the 1981 movie "Ragtime" with James Cagney.

8. What was the mode of transportation sold to Springfield by a conman in a "Simpson's" episode from January 1993, which partially spoofed the hit musical "The Music Man"?

Answer: Monorail

The episode, called "Marge vs the Monrail", was written by Conan O'Brien and featured Leonard Nimoy as himself and Phil Hartman as the conman, Lyle Lanely.

9. What is the fictional teleportation machine used in the "Star Trek" universe?

Answer: Transporter

Unfortunately, there were several "transporter accidents" when the person or object did not re-materialize correctly - a major problem if you happen to be a lieutenant wearing a red shirt.

10. To take us beyond our planet, which Apollo mission was the first manned mission to land on the moon in July 1969?

Answer: Apollo 11

It was the fifth human spaceflight of Project Apollo, the third human voyage to the moon and the second all-veteran crew, i.e., Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins.

Source: Author nyirene330

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