Daredevil Miss Dorothy Villiers Parachutes

The video explores the historical context of parachutes, tracing their origins to ancient China and their evolution with the advent of powered aircraft in the 20th century. It highlights the use of parachutes in early 1900s entertainment and features Miss Debbie's groundbreaking parachute jump in 1919, marking a significant moment for women in aviation history.

Which civilization is credited with the first use of parachutes?

• The Egyptians

• The Romans

• The Chinese

• The Greeks

What development in the early 20th century made parachutes more popular and safer?

• The invention of the hot air balloon

• The creation of synthetic materials

• The invention of the powered aircraft

• The development of the jet engine

In the early 1900s, who primarily used parachutes for entertainment purposes?

• Explorers

• Scientists

• Stuntmen and women

• Military personnel

Who was Miss Debbie?

• The first woman to fly a plane

• The first woman to invent a parachute

• The first woman to jump from an airplane with a parachute

• The first female stunt pilot

In what year did Miss Debbie make her historic parachute jump?

• 1919

• 1925

• 1920

• 1915