RMS Titanic Quiz

What was the primary purpose of the RMS Titanic?

• To explore uncharted territories

• To act as a luxury cruise liner and mail steamer

• To serve as a military vessel

• To transport cargo exclusively

How many watertight compartments were designed to keep the Titanic afloat?

• 16

• 20

• 12

• 10

What event occurred shortly after the Titanic set sail from Southampton?

• It was struck by lightning

• It narrowly avoided a collision with the SS New York

• It experienced a fire on board

• It collided with an iceberg

What was the main reason the Titanic could not survive the iceberg collision?

• The lifeboats were not deployed in time

• The crew was inexperienced

• The iceberg was too large

• The ship's hull plates buckled, opening six compartments

What was one major change in maritime safety regulations after the Titanic disaster?

• Ships were required to have wooden hulls

• All ships had to be painted white

• Ships were banned from sailing at night

• Ships were required to have more lifeboats