Quiz on Zeppelins and Suspension Railways (10 Questions)

What is a zeppelin?

• A large German dirigible airship

• A type of train

• A kind of airplane

• A type of balloon

Who created the rigid airship called the Zeppelin?

• Eugen Langen

• Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin

• Wright Brothers

• Thomas Edison

What gas did Zeppelins primarily use for lift?

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Helium

What major event affected public perception of zeppelins?

• The invention of the airplane

• The Hindenburg disaster

• The sinking of the Titanic

• The first flight of the Wright Brothers

What is a suspension railway?

• A kind of cable car

• A form of elevated monorail

• A type of underground train

• A regular train on tracks

When was the first suspended railway opened?

• 1825

• 1901

• 1937

• 1880

What is a unique feature of suspended railways?

• They run underground

• They are built above streets

• They are faster than regular trains

• They use steam power

Which country has the best-known example of a suspension railway?

• Germany

• Japan

• France

• United States

Why are suspended monorails less common?

• They are not safe

• They are slower than regular trains

• The technology has not been standardized

• They are too expensive

What is one modern use for zeppelins?

• Surveillance

• Passenger transport

• High-speed travel

• Cargo shipping