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WorksheetsCruising Through Time
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 3mins
What was the primary purpose of early ocean liners in the 19th century?
Luxury tourism
Military transportation
Mail and cargo transport
Scientific exploration
Which company is credited with offering the first leisure cruise in 1844?
Cunard Line
White Star Line
Hamburg America Line
P&O (Peninsular & Oriental)
What major factor contributed to the decline of transatlantic cruising after World War II?
Rise in oil prices
Competition from luxury trains
Popularity of Caribbean cruises
Growth of air travel
Which cruise line was popularized by the TV show The Love Boat in the 1970s?
Royal Caribbean
Princess Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line
MSC Cruises
What is a key trend in the cruise industry since the 2010s?
Smaller ships only for short voyages
Expansion into colder destinations and eco-tourism
Removal of all luxury amenities
End of themed cruises
