WorksheetsWomen in Aviation Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 11mins
Who was the first African American woman to be a pilot?
Mae Jemison
Katharine Wright
Amelia Earhart
Bessie Coleman
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean?
Bessie Coleman
Amelia Earhart
Katharine Wright
Mae Jemison
Which woman stated, 'Adventure is worthwhile in itself'?
Mae Jemison
Bessie Coleman
Amelia Earhart
Katharine Wright
Who became the first African American woman to be in NASA's training program?
Bessie Coleman
Amelia Earhart
Katharine Wright
Mae Jemison
Which woman tragically died while practicing a trick in 1926?
Katharine Wright
Amelia Earhart
Bessie Coleman
Mae Jemison
These women stood out in (a) history.
If you hear The Wright Brothers, you probably think about flying. You probably think about Wilbur and Orville Wright, not their younger sister, Katharine Wright. Most people don’t know that Katharine Wright made the brothers’ famous first flight possible. Katharine paid for Orville and Wilbur’s flight in 1909, and she supported their dream.
What role did Katharine Wright play in the Wright brothers' achievement of the first powered flight?
She designed the aircraft.
She financially supported and emotionally encouraged her brothers.
She piloted the aircraft during the first flight.
2. How did Katharine Wright contribute to promoting the Wright brothers' achievements?
a) She wrote articles for aviation magazines.
b) She provided financial support for public demonstrations.
c) She accompanied her brothers to aviation events and acted as their spokesperson.
d) She designed promotional materials for their flights.
Katharine Wright helped make history, and she inspired many other women in aviation to break barriers while breaking through clouds.
The following women didn’t give up on their dreams to fly, even though they faced many obstacles.
Bessie Coleman was the first African American woman to be a pilot. She was also the first African American to earn a pilot’s license. Even though Bessie grew up in a poor and racist community, she completed school and moved to France. She became the best female stunt flyer in the world.
In 1926, Bessie Coleman tragically died while practicing a trick. Sadly, she was never able to start an aviation school for African Americans like she wanted. However, her story still inspired African Americans and women.
What inspired Bessie Coleman to pursue her dream of becoming a pilot despite facing numerous challenges?
a) She received encouragement from her family and community.
b) She was motivated by the desire to prove herself in a male-dominated field.
c) She was inspired by the achievements of the Wright brothers.
d) She was offered a scholarship to study aviation in France.
What was Bessie Coleman's significant achievement in aviation history?
a) She was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
b) She was the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license.
c) She invented a revolutionary aircraft design.
d) She established the first aviation school for women.
How did Bessie Coleman's legacy impact future generations?
a) She inspired African Americans and women to pursue careers in aviation.
b) She became a successful entrepreneur in the aviation industry
c) She created opportunities for underprivileged children to learn how to fly.
d) She advocated for stricter safety regulations in aviation.
Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean as a passenger in (a) Choose the correct year. (1928, 1935, 1989)
