Wright Brothers and Their Innovations

The video explores the lives and achievements of Orville and Wilbur Wright, known for inventing the first successful powered aircraft. It covers their early life, inspirations, and initial ventures, leading to their groundbreaking flight in 1903. Despite initial skepticism, their public demonstrations eventually gained them recognition, leading to the establishment of The Wright Company. The video concludes with their lasting legacy in aviation history.

What sparked the Wright Brothers' interest in flight?

• Reading about other inventors

• A toy helicopter from their father

• Watching birds in flight

• A trip to the beach

What was the Wright Brothers' first business venture?

• A bicycle shop

• A printing press and newspaper

• A toy store

• An airplane manufacturing company

Who inspired the Wright Brothers to start researching flying machines?

• Henry Ford

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Otto Lilienthal and Samuel Langley

• Thomas Edison

Where did the Wright Brothers conduct their glider experiments?

• Dayton, Ohio

• Millville, Indiana

• Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

• Washington D.C.

What was the name of the Wright Brothers' first powered aircraft?

• The Flyer

• The Wright Flyer

• The Kitty Hawk

• The Dayton Flyer

How long did the first successful flight of the Wright Flyer last?

• 12 seconds

• 30 seconds

• 1 minute

• 5 minutes

In which year did the Wright Brothers start making public demonstrations of their airplanes?

• 1910

• 1908

• 1905

• 1903

What was the name of the business the Wright Brothers created to sell airplanes?

• The Wright Company

• Wright Aviation

• Wright Enterprises

• Wright Airplanes

What happened to the Wright Company after Wilbur's death?

• It merged with another company

• It was taken over by the government

• Orville sold it

• It became more successful

How old was Orville Wright when he passed away?

• 76

• 60

• 45

• 80