History of Engineering Quiz

Who is credited for the invention of the wheel?

• Mesopotamians

• Egyptians

• Cavemen

• The Wright Brothers

Approximately what year was the wheel invented according to evidence provided by Engineering history?

• 4,000,000 BC

• 3,500 BC

• 2,000 BC

• 1,800 AD

What is the most likely cause of the damage on the Egyptians pyramids and the Sphinx?

• Water damage

• Wind erosion

• Birds

• People

The oldest structure known to humanity is called the Anu Ziggurat. What year was it built?

• 4000 BC

• 2000 BC

• 1 AD

• 1750 AD

The oldest, most well-preserved structure known to humanity is called the Ziggurat of Ur. What year was it built?

• 4000 BC

• 2000 BC

• 500 BC

• 500 AD

Where is the Anu Ziggurat located?

• Uruk (Modern day Iraq)

• Egypt

• Europe

• Midwest USA

Where is the Ziggurat of Ur located?

• Modern day Iraq

• Egypt

• Europe

• Midwest USA

This civilization got the world "rolling" by inventing the first wheel?

• China

• India

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

Guess when humans first rolled into the future by inventing the wheel? It's way back!

• 5000 BC

• 3500 BC

• 2000 BC

• 1000 AD

Guess what? The earliest wheels weren't used for zooming around. What was their primary purpose?

• Transportation

• Pottery making

• Grinding grain

• As toys