What do you know about The Orient Express train?
Journey Through History: The Orient Express Quiz
Test your knowledge about one of the most iconic trains in history, the Orient Express! This quiz covers its fascinating history, routes, and impact on travel.
With 10 engaging multiple-choice questions, you can challenge yourself and learn fun facts along the way!
What year did the Orient Express start running?
1883
1817
1886
1890
Who was the founder of this railway company?
Georges Nagelmackers
Gerardus Nagelmackers
Henry Joseph Orban
Gerard Theodor Nagelmackers
Where did the Orient Express depart from originally?
Gare du Nord, Paris
Gare de l´Est, Paris
Gare de Lyon, Paris
Gare d´Austerlitz, Paris
What was the original route of the Orient Express through Europe in 1885?
Paris - Stuttgart - Vienna
Paris - Strasburg - Belgrad
Paris - Munich - Vienna
Paris - Vienna - Budapest
What year does the direct route Paris - Constantinople start?
1890
1895
1888
1889
Why is the Orient Express route suspended from July, 1914 to February, 1919?
Because of the Black Death
Because of the World War I
Because of the Economic Crisis
Because of the World War II
In 1922, steel sleeping cars replaced the previous wooden ones and the exterior of the wagons was painted with the iconic color it still retains, do you know what colors?
Blue and red
Blue and white
Blue and silver
Blue and gold
What forced the Orient Express out of service during its journey 130km from Istanbul?
A dead animal in the middle of the tracks of the t
Heavy rain and thunderstorm
A severe snow storm
They ran out of fuel
In 1971 the Orient Express decides to sell its sleeping cars and to be a regular service. Why?
Because of the consequences of WWI and WWII
Because it can no longer maintain and renew the fleet
Because there are no customers
Because of the economic crisis
What year did the Direct-Orient Express end all direct service from Paris to Istanbul?
In 1973
In 1977
In 1980
In 1975
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