How the world's first metro system was built

Which city was the first to open a subway system?

• Berlin

• New York

• Paris

• London

What was the public's initial reaction to the idea of an underground railway?

• Indifference and apathy

• Curiosity and interest

• Skepticism and ridicule

• Excitement and support

What was the main reason for constructing the Metropolitan Railway in London?

• To improve air quality

• To connect London with other cities

• To reduce road congestion

• To create a tourist attraction

How did the 'cut and cover' method work?

• By boring deep tunnels under the city

• By digging a trench, building a tunnel, and covering it

• By using explosives to create large openings

• By constructing elevated tracks above ground

What was one challenge faced during the construction of the Metropolitan Railway?

• Public opposition

• Lack of funding

• Insufficient workers

• Heavy rainstorms

What was one significant outcome of the opening of the Metropolitan Railway?

• It caused a decline in public transport usage

• It became a vital part of London's transport system

• It increased the number of cars on the streets

• It led to the closure of many roads

How did the opening of the Metropolitan Railway affect London's development?

• It caused a decrease in population

• It led to the closure of many roads

• It stimulated the growth of new suburbs

• It made public transport obsolete

What was one of the first attractions created to encourage people to use the Metropolitan Railway?

• A Ferris wheel

• A museum

• A zoo

• A concert hall

What technological advancement followed the original subway design?

• The use of steam engines

• The Greathead Shield for tunneling

• Electric trains

• Elevated railways

How did the Metropolitan Railway influence other cities?

• It led to the closure of other transport systems

• It inspired the construction of subways worldwide

• It had no significant impact

• It discouraged urban development