Bridge Knowledge Quiz

What is a bridge that uses a curved structure to carry weight called?

• Beam Bridge

• Arch Bridge

• Suspension Bridge

• Truss Bridge

Which type of bridge uses cables to hold up the deck?

• Beam Bridge

• Truss Bridge

• Suspension Bridge

• Arch Bridge

What is the key shape used in a truss bridge?

• Circles

• Squares

• Triangles

• Hexagons

Which type of bridge is the simplest to build?

• Arch Bridge

• Suspension Bridge

• Beam Bridge

• Truss Bridge

What does the term "span" refer to in bridge building?

• The length of the bridge between supports

• The weight of the bridge

• The height of the bridge

• The width of the bridge

Who designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge?

• Isambard Kingdom Brunel

• Sarah Guppy

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Benjamin Baker

What is the world's oldest known bridge?

• Tower Bridge

• Caravan Bridge

• London Bridge

• Brooklyn Bridge

Sarah Guppy was famous for being the first woman to:

• Climb a bridge

• Design a suspension bridge

• Patent a bridge design

• Build a truss bridge

Leonardo da Vinci is known for designing:

• The Golden Gate Bridge

• The Brooklyn Bridge

• Several bridge concepts

• The first arch bridge

Which famous Victorian engineer built tunnels, viaducts, and passenger ships?

• Sarah Guppy

• Benjamin Baker

• Isambard Kingdom Brunel

• Thomas Telford