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Shinkansen Trains
  • 1. Which Japanese company operates the Shinkansen trains?
A) Honda
B) Toyota
C) Mitsubishi
D) JR Central
  • 2. How fast can the Shinkansen trains travel?
A) Up to 320 km/h (200 mph)
B) Up to 250 km/h (155 mph)
C) Up to 400 km/h (250 mph)
D) Up to 200 km/h (125 mph)
  • 3. When did the first Shinkansen line, the Tokaido Shinkansen, begin operation?
A) 1952
B) 1964
C) 1976
D) 1980
  • 4. Which country was the inspiration for Japan's Shinkansen trains?
A) Germany
B) United States
C) France
D) China
  • 5. What is the term for the bento boxes sold on Shinkansen trains?
A) Ekiben
B) Sake
C) Shokuhin
D) Osechi
  • 6. What safety system is used on Shinkansen tracks to prevent accidents?
A) Human Conductors
B) GPS Navigation
C) Automatic Train Control
D) Traffic Lights
  • 7. What city is known as the starting point of the Shinkansen network?
A) Nagoya
B) Tokyo
C) Kyoto
D) Osaka
  • 8. What type of track does the Shinkansen system use?
A) Broad Gauge
B) Narrow Gauge
C) Dual Gauge
D) Standard Gauge
  • 9. What major event boosted the reputation of the Shinkansen trains internationally?
A) The 2002 FIFA World Cup
B) The 1964 Tokyo Olympics
C) The 1970 Osaka Expo
D) The 1989 Hokkaido Summit
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