The Wright Brothers

When did the Wright Brothers first fly an aeroplane with an engine?

• 1903

• 1910

• 1900

What were the Wright brothers called? Tick two.

• William

• Wilbur

• Oliver

• Orville

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When did they start to build and fly aeroplanes?

• While travelling in Europe.

• While living at home.

• While working in the shop.

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Why did the aeroplane have a rudder?

• To help steer

• To go faster

• To help stop

Who designed and flew the first glider?

• Leonardo Da Vinci

• Otto Lilienthal

• Wilbur Wright

What did the brothers' father encourage them to do?

• Go to university.

• Play a lot of sports.

• Read lots of books.

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Where did the Wright brothers grow up?

• New York

• Ohio

• Colorado

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What invention are the Wright brothers famous for?

• Airplane with an engine

• Car with an engine

• Boat with an engine

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What did the Wright brothers design, build, and sell before airplanes?

• Gliders

• Printing presses

• Steam engines

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Would you have gone to watch the Wright brothers fly their airplane for the first time?

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