Origins and Construction of the Eiffel Tower

When did the construction of the Eiffel Tower begin?

• 26th January 1887

• 1st July 1887

• 1st April 1888

• 31st March 1889

How long did it take to complete the construction of the Eiffel Tower?

• 1 year, 6 months and 10 days

• 2 years, 2 months and 5 days

• 3 years and 1 month

• 4 years and 3 months

How many metallic parts were used in the construction of the Eiffel Tower?

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 18,038

• 20,000

Who designed the Eiffel Tower?

• Gustave Eiffel

• Maurice Koechlin

• Emile Nouguier

• Stephen Sauvestre

What was the original height of the Eiffel Tower?

• 200 meters

• 250 meters

• 300 meters

• 350 meters

When did the assembly of the supports for the Eiffel Tower begin?

• July 1, 1887

• March 31, 1889

• December 7, 1887

• January 1887

How were the metal pieces of the tower held together?

• Bolts

• Welding

• Glue

• Rivets

How many rivets were inserted directly on site during the construction of the Tower?

• 500,000

• 1,000,000

• 2,500,000

• 5,000,000

What method was used to position the metal girders with accuracy?

• Hydraulic jacks

• Crane operators

• Sand boxes

• Wedges

How long did it take to build the foundations of the Eiffel Tower?

• 1 month

• 3 months

• 5 months

• 7 months