The Fascinating History of the Orient Express

The video explores the history and cultural impact of the Orient Express, a train that inspired Agatha Christie. It details the train's origins, routes, and its heyday in the 1920s and 1930s. The train's decline during World War 2 and its eventual revival by James B Sherwood in 1982 are discussed. The video also highlights the train's global presence today and its influence on literature and media.

Which famous author was inspired by the Orient Express for one of her crime novels?

• Agatha Christie

• Mary Shelley

• J.K. Rowling

• Jane Austen

In which year did the Orient Express first start running?

• 1883

• 1906

• 1921

• 1930

What was the impact of World War II on the Orient Express?

• It became more popular

• It stopped running

• It expanded its routes

• It was converted into a cargo train

Who was responsible for reviving the Orient Express in 1982?

• James B Sherwood

• Thomas Cook

• George Pullman

• Richard Branson

Which of the following is NOT a current route of the Orient Express?

• Road to Mandalay

• Eastern and Oriental Express

• Great South Pacific Express

• Trans-Siberian Express