Land Transport Quiz

Which ancient civilization is believed to have made the oldest known wheel?

• Egyptians

• Sumerians

• Mesopotamians

• Romans

What material was the oldest known wheel made of?

• Clay

• Metal

• Stone

• Planks of wood

What improvement did the Egyptians make to the wheel?

• Made it smaller

• Made it square

• Added spokes

• Added wings

What were the earliest wheeled vehicles used for?

• Farming

• Transporting goods

• Racing

• Entertainment

What animals were used to draw wagons?

• Elephants

• Tigers

• Lions

• Donkeys

What was the purpose of covering wagons with leather and cloth?

• To make them invisible

• To make them heavier

• To protect from the sun and rain

• To make them faster

What is a carriage used for?

• Entertainment

• Farming

• Transporting goods

• Transporting people

What is a coach used for?

• Entertainment

• Farming

• Transporting people

• Transporting goods

What is a Stagecoach used for?

• Transporting goods

• Transporting people

• Farming

• Entertainment

How many people could a stagecoach carry?

• Up to 6 people

• Up to 8 people

• Up to 10 people

• Up to 4 people