U.S. History - Ch. 12 Wright Brothers Quiz

What are the Wright Brothers known for?

• Inventing the first controlled engine-powered airplane

• Designing the first automobile

• Discovering the principles of electricity

• Creating the first steam engine

Where was Wilbur Wright born?

• Ohio

• Indiana

• North Carolina

• Illinois

What inspired the Wright Brothers to experiment with gliders?

• The invention of the steam engine

• The work of a German engineer named Otto Lilienthal

• The discovery of the principles of aerodynamics

• The design of the first automobile

Where did the Wright Brothers conduct their experimental flights with the glider?

• Ohio

• Indiana

• North Carolina

• Illinois

What natural features of the location helped the Wright Brothers in their experimental flights?

• Mountains and valleys

• Sand dunes and hills

• Rivers and lakes

• Forests and meadows

What was the wingspan of the glider the Wright Brothers tested in 1900?

• 17.5 feet

• 22 feet

• 32 feet

• 38 feet

In which year did the Wright Brothers record their longest flight of 622 feet with a glider?

• 1900

• 1901

• 1902

• 1903

What was the duration of the first successful flight by the Wright Flyer on December 17, 1903?

• 12 seconds

• 26 seconds

• 59 seconds

• 852 feet

Which of the following did the Wright Brothers receive in 1906?

• A patent for their flying machine

• A contract to build airplanes for the government

• An award for their design

• A grant for further research

What was the purpose of the Wright Exhibition Company founded by the Wright Brothers?

• To manufacture airplanes

• To hire pilots to perform aerial stunts in front of audiences

• To provide commercial flight services

• To conduct research on flight