Wright Brothers and Their Innovations

Who were the Wright brothers?

• Two brothers who lived in the United States over 100 years ago

• Two famous musicians

• Two explorers who discovered new lands

• Two scientists who studied the ocean

What did the Wright brothers want to build?

• A machine that could fly with a person inside it

• A car that could drive underwater

• A train that could travel through mountains

• A ship that could sail without wind

What was the first step the Wright brothers took in their path to flight?

• Studying birds

• Building engines

• Designing parachutes

• Creating maps

What did the Wright brothers build before adding an engine to their flying machine?

• Cars

• Gliders

• Boats

• Bicycles

Where did the Wright brothers test their gliders?

• Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

• Miami, Florida

• Los Angeles, California

• New York, New York

What was the name of the Wright brothers' flying machine?

• Sky Flyer

• Air Glider

• Wright Flyer

• Cloud Chaser

How long did the Wright brothers' first flight last?

• 5 seconds

• 12 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 30 seconds

What was one of the impacts of the Wright brothers' invention?

• Slower travel

• New ways to deliver mail and goods

• Less scientific advancement

• Fewer inventions

Who flew across the English Channel in 1909, inspired by the Wright brothers?

• Igor Sikorsky

• Alberto Santos-Dumont

• Louis Blériot

• Orville Wright

How did the Wright brothers' observations of birds help them create their flying machine?

• By teaching them how to build nests

• By showing them how to flap wings

• By inspiring them to design wings

• By helping them understand bird songs