Here's a quiz on the early history of passenger steam ships

 

1. Who is often credited with building the first successful steam-powered passenger ship? a) Robert Fulton b) Isambard Kingdom Brunel c) John Fitch d) Samuel Cunard

2. What was the name of the first steamship to successfully cross the Atlantic Ocean? a) SS Great Western b) RMS Britannia c) SS Savannah d) RMS Queen Mary

3. In which year did the SS Savannah make its historic transatlantic voyage powered by both steam and sail? a) 1807 b) 1819 c) 1838 d) 1845

4. What was the name of the steamship company founded by Samuel Cunard, which became famous for its transatlantic passenger service? a) White Star Line b) Cunard Line c) P&O Line d) Blue Star Line

5. Which British engineer and naval architect designed the SS Great Western, one of the earliest successful steamships? a) Isambard Kingdom Brunel b) Robert Fulton c) John Ericsson d) George Stephenson

6. The SS Great Eastern, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, was one of the largest steamships of its time. In which year was it launched? a) 1837 b) 1843 c) 1858 d) 1865

7. Which American inventor and entrepreneur is often credited with introducing steam-powered navigation on inland waterways with his steamboat, the Clermont? a) Robert Fulton b) John Fitch c) Samuel Morse d) Elias Howe

8. The paddle steamer PS Comet, built by Henry Bell, is considered the first commercially successful steamship in Europe. In which country was it launched? a) England b) Scotland c) France d) Germany

9. Which steamship company operated the famous RMS Titanic, which tragically sank on its maiden voyage in 1912? a) Cunard Line b) White Star Line c) P&O Line d) Blue Star Line

10. What was the primary advantage of steam-powered ships over sailing ships during the early 19th century? a) Faster travel times b) Lower construction costs c) Greater cargo capacity d) Ability to navigate in any weather conditions

Answers:

1. a) Robert Fulton
2. c) SS Savannah
3. b) 1819
4. b) Cunard Line
5. a) Isambard Kingdom Brunel
6. c) 1858
7. a) Robert Fulton
8. b) Scotland
9. b) White Star Line
10. a) Faster travel times