How Much Do You Know About Brunel?

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    What is the name of the first completed bridge that Brunel built?

    • Clifton Suspension Bridge
    • Tower Bridge
    • Humber Bridge
    • Royal Albert Bridge
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This quiz is designed to test your knowledge on Brunel. It will test you on the various bridges, ships and railway lines that Brunel designed and built.


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  • 2. 

    In which year was Isambard Kingdom Brunel born?

    • 1804

    • 1805

    • 1806

    • 1807

    Correct Answer
    A. 1806
    Explanation
    Isambard Kingdom Brunel was born in the year 1806.

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  • 3. 

    Which two counties does The Royal Albert Bridge connect?

    • Cornwall and Devon

    • Devon and Somerset

    • Devon and Dorset

    • Clifton and Leigh Woods

    Correct Answer
    A. Cornwall and Devon
    Explanation
    The Royal Albert Bridge connects Cornwall and Devon. This iconic bridge, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, spans the River Tamar and provides a vital link for both road and rail traffic between the two counties. The bridge's distinctive design and engineering marvel make it an important landmark in the region.

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  • 4. 

    Which ship did Isambard Kingdom Brunel design first?

    • Great Britain

    • Great Eastern

    • HMS Beagle

    Correct Answer
    A. Great Britain
    Explanation
    Isambard Kingdom Brunel designed the ship Great Britain first.

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  • 5. 

    Who invented the Thames Tunnel?

    • Isambard Kingdom Brunel

    • Marc Isambard Brunel

    • Thomas Telford

    • George Stephenson

    Correct Answer
    A. Marc Isambard Brunel
    Explanation
    Marc Isambard Brunel is the correct answer for the question "Who invented the Thames Tunnel?" Marc Isambard Brunel was a French-born engineer who designed and constructed the first tunnel under a navigable river, the Thames Tunnel. He started the project in 1825 and completed it in 1843. The tunnel was a significant engineering achievement of its time and paved the way for the construction of future underwater tunnels.

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    What was the Clifton Suspension Bridge built over?

    • River Tamar

    • River Severn

    • Avon Gorge

    • River Tyne

    Correct Answer
    A. Avon Gorge
    Explanation
    The Clifton Suspension Bridge was built over the Avon Gorge. The Avon Gorge is a deep and narrow gorge formed by the River Avon in Bristol, England. The bridge was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and completed in 1864. It is a famous landmark and an iconic symbol of Bristol.

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  • 7. 

    What is The Royal Albert bridge also known as?

    • Saltash Bridge

    • Humber Bridge

    • Cornwall Bridge

    • Tower Bridge

    Correct Answer
    A. Saltash Bridge
    Explanation
    The Royal Albert Bridge is also known as the Saltash Bridge.

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  • 8. 

    In which year was the Royal Albert Bridge opened?

    • 1857

    • 1858

    • 1859

    • 1860

    Correct Answer
    A. 1859
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1859. This is the year when the Royal Albert Bridge was opened.

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  • 9. 

    In which year was Brunel the chief engineer of The Thames Tunnel?

    • 1825

    • 1826

    • 1827

    • 1828

    Correct Answer
    A. 1826
    Explanation
    Brunel became the chief engineer of The Thames Tunnel in 1826. This indicates that he assumed this role during that specific year.

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    What two towns does the Clifton Supension Bridge connect?

    • Clifton and Leigh Woods

    • Clifton and Bristol

    • Leighwoods and Somerset

    • Cornwall and Devon

    Correct Answer
    A. Clifton and Leigh Woods
    Explanation
    The Clifton Suspension Bridge connects the towns of Clifton and Leigh Woods. These two towns are located on opposite sides of the Avon Gorge in Bristol, England. The bridge was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and completed in 1864. It is an iconic landmark in Bristol and provides a crucial transportation link between the two towns.

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