Automobile and Route 66 History Quiz

What were the first automobiles called in the 1890s?

• Motor wagons

• Horseless carriages

• Electric carts

• Steam vehicles

How many miles of paved roads were there in the nation when the first automobiles appeared?

• 50 miles

• 100 miles

• 144 miles

• 200 miles

Why did people not travel far in the first cars?

• They were too fast

• They were too expensive

• They broke down often

• They were too small

Who introduced the Model T automobile?

• Thomas Edison

• Henry Ford

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Nikola Tesla

What was a major reason the Model T became popular?

• It was very fast

• It was affordable

• It was luxurious

• It was colorful

What did the Federal-Aid Road Act of 1916 help states build?

• Railroads

• Airports

• Two-lane interstate highways

• Bridges

What was Route 66 known for in the 1920s?

• Being the longest road

• Linking small towns and big cities

• Having the most gas stations

• Being the fastest road

How long was Route 66?

• 1,000 miles

• 2,400 miles

• 3,850 kilometers

• 5,000 kilometers

What did local merchants build along Route 66?

• Schools

• Gas stations and motels

• Parks

• Shopping malls

What did truckers begin doing in the 1930s on Route 66?

• Racing

• Transporting goods cross-country

• Building new roads

• Planting trees