Isambard Kingdom Brunel Flashcards
1
Q
Where was Isambard Kingdom Brunel originally from?
A
England, Portsmouth
2
Q
Who was Isambard Kingdom Brunel?
A
An engineer
Who built: tunnels, bridges, railway lines and ships
3
Q
Who was responsible for building the Great Western Railway?
A
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
4
Q
Which was the first major railway built in Britain?
A
The Great Western Railway
5
Q
Which station does the Great Western Railway run from in London?
A
Paddington Station
6
Q
Where does the Great Western Railway run to?
A
London Paddington
S.W. England
West Midlands
Wales
7
Q
What bridge designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel spans the Avon Gorge?
A
The Clifton Suspension Bridge
8
Q
What does the Clifton Suspension Bridge span?
A
The Avon Gorge
9
Q
Who designed the Clifton Suspension bridge?
A
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
