George Ferris's Wheel

What was the name of the man who invented the ferris wheel?

• John Ferris

• Michael Ferris

• Daniel Burnham

• George Ferris

Many people thought building a taller tower for the Chicago World's Fair was the best idea and Daniel Burnham agreed.

• True

• False

Ferris wanted the wheel to be huge. What did he need to keep it standing?

• 45 poles

• A strong foundation

• Many people

• A steam enging

Where did most of the steel come from for the wheel?

• Detroit, Michigan

• Chicago, Illinois

• Kalamazoo, Michigan

• Paris, France

The wheel was complete for the first day of Chicago's World Fair.

• True

• False

What 2 people were among the first to ride the wheel?

• George Ferris and Daniel Burnham

• Daniel Burnham and Margaret Ferris

• Daniel Burnham and George Ferris.

Couples could get married on the wheel.

• True

• False

When the fair ended, the wheel was moved to New York City.

• True

• False

The great Ferris Wheel was destroyed with dynamite after the St. Louis World Fair.

• True

• False

George Ferris's original wheel for the Chicago World Fair is still the tallest Ferris wheel.

• True

• False