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Titanic Quiz

by bkuhnPublished: August 4, 2025

Step back in time to the early 20th century and immerse yourself in the story of the RMS Titanic, the ‘unsinkable’ ship that met a tragic fate. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the ship’s construction, its maiden voyage, and the fateful night it sank. Dive into the history and see how much you really know about one of the most famous maritime disasters in history. Good luck!
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Titanic Quiz
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1. When did the Titanic sink?
Hint: It happened in the early 20th century.

Titanic Quiz Questions Overview

1. When did the Titanic sink?

April 12, 1912
April 14, 1912
April 15, 1912
April 16, 1912

2. Where was the Titanic built?

Liverpool
Belfast
Southampton
Glasgow

3. How many lifeboats were on the Titanic?

16
20
24
28

4. Who was the captain of the Titanic?

Edward Smith
John Smith
Henry Wilde
William Murdoch

5. What was the Titanic’s destination on its maiden voyage?

Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Washington D.C.

6. How many people were on board the Titanic when it sank?

1,500
2,224
2,500
3,000

7. Which ship rescued the majority of the Titanic survivors?

RMS Carpathia
SS Californian
RMS Olympic
SS Birma

8. What was the name of the Titanic’s sister ship?

RMS Lusitania
RMS Britannic
RMS Mauretania
RMS Queen Mary

9. How long did it take for the Titanic to sink after hitting the iceberg?

1 hour
2 hours and 40 minutes
3 hours
4 hours

10. Who was the owner of the Titanic?

Cunard Line
White Star Line
Royal Mail Steam Packet Company
Hamburg America Line

11. What was the primary reason for the Titanic’s sinking?

Fire
Explosion
Hitting an iceberg
Structural failure

12. What was the Titanic’s maximum speed?

18 knots
21 knots
24 knots
26 knots

13. Which class of passengers had the highest survival rate?

First class
Second class
Third class
Crew

14. How many watertight compartments did the Titanic have?

12
14
16
18

15. Which famous shipbuilder designed the Titanic?

Thomas Andrews
Ismay Bruce
Alexander Carlisle
Edward Wilding
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