Ferris Wheel History and Impact

Ferris Wheel History and Impact

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science, Architecture

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The transcript narrates the story of George Ferris and his creation of the Ferris Wheel for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. It highlights the challenge to outshine the Eiffel Tower, the engineering feats, and the obstacles faced during construction. The Ferris Wheel's success and its lasting legacy in amusement parks worldwide are also discussed.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge for America at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair?

To host the largest number of visitors

To create a unique attraction that surpasses the Eiffel Tower

To build the tallest building in the world

To introduce new food inventions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was George Ferris's profession?

Mechanical Engineer

Architect

Businessman

Artist

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main material used in the construction of the Ferris Wheel?

Wood

Iron

Steel

Concrete

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant challenge faced during the construction of the Ferris Wheel?

Lack of skilled workers

Quicksand and frozen ground

Shortage of steel

High winds

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Ferris Wheel operate?

By manual labor

Using two steam engines for redundancy

With the help of electric motors

Using a single steam engine

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the public's reaction to the Ferris Wheel?

They were amazed and eager to ride

They were scared to ride it

They preferred other attractions

They were indifferent

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Ferris Wheel's impact on future amusement rides?

It became a model for future Ferris Wheels

It inspired the creation of roller coasters

It was forgotten after the fair

It led to the decline of amusement parks

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