3/12 History Quiz

The Wright brothers tested their gliders and made the first successful flight at:

• Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

• Dayton, Ohio

• Paris, France

• New York, New York

Which of the Wright brothers was the first to successfully pilot an engine-powered airplane? How long was the flight?

• Orville Wright, 12 seconds

• Wilbur Wright, 59 seconds

• Orville Wright, 59 seconds

• Wilbur Wright, 12 seconds

The Wright Airplane company was known for:

• Manufacturing bicycles

• Building airplanes and training pilots to fly them

• Building ships

• Creating automobiles

Amelia Earhart decided to be a pilot because:

• she wanted to break records.

• she was inspired by an air show where she saw planes performing amazing tricks

• she wanted to travel the world.

• she was encouraged by her family.

Amelia set a record for flying higher than any other woman. How high did she go?

• 18,415 feet

• 20,000 feet

• 14,000 feet

• 22,000 feet

At what speed did Amelia Earhart set a new record?

• 100 mph

• 150 mph

• 180 mph

• 250 mph

What was first solo trip did Amelia Earhart make? How long did it take?

• From Hawaii to California; 18.5 hours

• From Hawaii to Mexico; 15 hours and 30 minutes

• From San Diego to Hawaii, 7 hours and 20 minutes

How many men were chosen by NASA to be the first astronauts?

• 5

• 7

• 10

• 12

What was John Glenn selected to do?

• Become a teacher

• Fly to the moon

• Orbit the earth

• Lead a space mission

After serving in the navy, John Glenn became a ________.

• senator

• teacher

• doctor

• engineer