The Wright Brothers: Pioneers of Aviation History

Question 1

How did the Wright brothers' invention influence the development of transportation and global connectivity?

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It led to faster and more efficient transportation of people and goods.

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It fostered international cooperation and cultural exchange.

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It had no significant impact on transportation or connectivity.

Question 2

What set the Wright brothers' approach to aviation apart from other inventors of their time?

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They prioritized heavier-than-air aircraft over lighter-than-air designs.

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They relied on trial and error rather than scientific methods.

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They worked independently instead of collaborating with others.

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They were driven by fame and fortune, unlike others who were passionate about science.

Question 3

Who are credited as the inventors of the first successful airplane?

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Wilbur and Orville Wright

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Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell

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Leonardo da Vinci and George Cayley

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Samuel Morse and Cyrus Field

Question 4

When did the Wright brothers achieve their first successful flight?

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1903

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1901

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1905

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1907

Question 5

Where did the Wright brothers conduct their experiments and make their first successful flights?

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Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Dayton, Ohio

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New York City, New York

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Washington, D.C.

Question 6

What material was primarily used to construct the wings of the Wright brothers' airplanes?

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Wood

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Aluminum

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Canvas

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Steel

Question 7

What was the greatest challenge the Wright brothers faced in developing their airplane?

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Maintaining stability and control during flight

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Finding a powerful enough engine

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Designing a lightweight and durable frame

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Obtaining sufficient financial support

Question 8

How did the Wright brothers' invention lay the foundation for the development of modern aviation?

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It established the fundamental principles of flight and aircraft design.

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It led directly to the invention of jet engines and supersonic flight.

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It inspired the creation of commercial airlines and global air travel.

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It accelerated the progress of space exploration and human missions beyond Earth.

Question 9

Who are widely recognized as the inventors of the first successful airplane?

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Wilbur and Orville Wright

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Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell

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Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart

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Alberto Santos-Dumont and Glenn Curtiss

Question 10

At which location did the Wright brothers conduct their groundbreaking experiments in aviation?

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Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Dayton, Ohio

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Cape Canaveral, Florida

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Seattle, Washington

Question 11

What was the name given to the Wright brothers' first successful flying machine?

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The Flyer

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The Spirit of St. Louis

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The Silver Bird

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The Red Baron

Question 12

How did the Wright brothers primarily finance their aviation experiments and endeavors?

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Personal savings and investments

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Government grants

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Crowdfunding

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Sales of their inventions

Question 13

What is the name of the national memorial park dedicated to honoring the achievements of the Wright brothers?

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Wright Brothers National Memorial

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Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

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Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve

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National Aviation and Space Museum

Question 14

In what year did the Wright brothers accomplish their historic first flight?

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1903

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1900

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1906

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1909

Question 15

Who are credited with designing and building the first successful airplane?

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Wilbur and Orville Wright

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Thomas Edison

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Alexander Graham Bell

Question 16

What was the name of the hill where the Wright brothers conducted their experiments?

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Kitty Hawk

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Pikes Peak

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Mount Everest

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Denali

Question 17

What was a major challenge faced by the Wright brothers in developing their airplane?

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Wing instability

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Engine failure

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Lack of funding

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Engine weight

Question 18

How did the Wright brothers control the pitch of their airplane?

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Elevators

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Ailerons

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Rudder

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Flaps

Question 19

What was the purpose of the canard on the Wright Flyer?

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To stabilize the aircraft in flight

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To provide lift

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To control the direction of the aircraft

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To reduce drag

Question 20

In what year did the Wright brothers make their first successful airplane flight?

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1903

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1902

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1904

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1905

Question 21

What material did the Wright brothers use to construct the wings of their airplane?

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Wood and muslin

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Canvas

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Metal

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Plastic

Question 22

Where did the Wright brothers conduct their initial flight experiments?

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Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Dayton, Ohio

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Washington, D.C.

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Paris, France

Question 23

What was the greatest challenge that the Wright brothers faced in developing their airplane?

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Achieving stability and control in flight

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Finding a powerful engine

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Obtaining financial support

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Overcoming public skepticism

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT an impact of the Wright brothers' invention?

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Eliminated the need for all other forms of transportation

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Revolutionized transportation and travel

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Led to the development of military aviation

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Stimulated scientific and technological advancements

Question 25

What primary building materials did the Wright brothers use to construct their airplanes?

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Wood and fabric

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Aluminum and steel

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Bamboo and canvas

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Plastic and fiberglass

Question 26

What was the name given to the Wright brothers' first successful airplane?

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Wright Flyer

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Kitty Hawk

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Flyer I

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Model A

Question 27

When and where did the Wright brothers make their historic first flight?

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December 17, 1903, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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June 6, 1904, Dayton, Ohio

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September 21, 1905, Washington D.C.

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March 12, 1906, Chicago, Illinois

Question 28

At what coastal location did the Wright brothers conduct most of their experiments?

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Kitty Hawk Dunes

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Wilbur's Woods

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Dayton Aviation Field

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Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Question 29

On which day did the Wright brothers achieve their first successful airplane flight?

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December 17, 1903

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March 12, 1906

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July 20, 1909

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May 21, 1911

Question 30

What was the name of the Wright brothers' first successful airplane?

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Wright Flyer

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Kitty Hawk

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Wright Eagle

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Soaring Hawk

Question 31

Which innovation created by the Wright brothers enabled their airplane to controllably turn?

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Ailerons

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Flaps

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Spoilers

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Rudder

Question 32

Where did the Wright brothers conduct their flight experiments and tests?

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Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Dayton, Ohio

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San Diego, California

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Seattle, Washington

Question 33

What distinctive feature characterized the Wright brothers' airplane design?

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Thin and lightweight wings

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Powerful internal combustion engine

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Retractable landing gear

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Advanced computer systems

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a recognized contribution of the Wright brothers to the field of aviation?

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Design of the first supersonic jet aircraft

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Development of the first practical airplane

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Invention of the aileron for flight control

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Formulation of the theory of powered flight

Question 35

Who invented the first successful airplane?

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Wright Brothers

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Charles Lindbergh

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Amelia Earhart

Question 36

What was the name of the first successful airplane built by the Wright brothers?

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Wright Flyer

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Kitty Hawk Flyer

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Wright II

Question 37

Where did the Wright brothers carry out their historic first flight?

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Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Dayton, Ohio

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Washington, D.C.

Question 38

Which of the following achievements was a significant milestone in the Wright brothers' journey?

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Winning the first Collier Trophy

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Setting the world record for the longest flight duration

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Flying across the Pacific Ocean

Question 39

How did the Wright brothers' invention influence the world?

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Led to the development of aviation industry and transformed transportation

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Facilitated global trade

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Boosted the tourism sector

Question 40

What materials were primarily used by the Wright brothers to construct their airplanes?

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Wood and fabric

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Steel and aluminum

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Carbon fiber and titanium

Question 41

What was the primary purpose of the Wright brothers' wind tunnel experiments?

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To study the aerodynamic properties of wings

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To simulate flight conditions

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To test different engine designs

Question 42

What factors contributed to the success of the Wright brothers in achieving controlled flight?

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Combination of scientific understanding, experimentation, and mechanical skills

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Financial support from investors

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Government funding and resources

Question 43

Which of the following was the first aircraft to achieve controlled, sustained flight with a pilot?

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Wright Flyer

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Kitty Hawk

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Sopwith Camel

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Spirit of St. Louis

Question 44

Where did the Wright brothers conduct their famous experiments leading to the invention of the airplane?

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Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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Washington, D.C.

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San Francisco, California

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Dayton, Ohio

Question 45

What was the profound impact of the Wright brothers' invention on the world?

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It revolutionized transportation and warfare.

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It had no significant influence on society.

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It solved the global problem of hunger.

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It led directly to the development of space travel.

Question 46

Which of the following was NOT a key factor in the success of the Wright brothers in their pursuit of flight?

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Government financial support

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Scientific knowledge and experimentation

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Perseverance and determination

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Innovation and creativity

Question 47

In what year did the Wright brothers achieve their first successful flight?

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1903

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1910

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1900

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1905

Question 48

Which of the following statements about the Wright brothers is not true?

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They were born in the same year.

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They worked as printers before becoming inventors.

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They were both mechanics.

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They were self-taught engineers.

Question 49

Approximately how far did the Wright brothers' airplane fly during their first successful flight?

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120 feet

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1 mile

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500 feet

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5 miles

Question 50

What was the name of the hill from which the Wright brothers launched their airplane during their first successful flight?

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Kill Devil Hills

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Wright Brothers Hill

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Kitty Hawk Dunes

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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse