History of Rocket Technology

Who invented the Hero engine?

• Hero of Alexandria

• Galileo Galilei

• Konstantin E. Tsiolkovsky

• Robert H. Goddard

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What principle was employed in Hero's engine?

• Rocket propulsion

• Jet propulsion

• Steam propulsion

• Gas propulsion

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What did the Chinese attach to arrows to create rockets?

• Bamboo tubes

• Gunpowder-filled tubes

• Fireworks

• Metal tubes

Who condensed all rocket science into three scientific laws?

• Hero of Alexandria

• Galileo Galilei

• Sir Isaac Newton

• Wernher Von Braun

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Who proposed the idea of space exploration by rocket?

• Hero of Alexandria

• Galileo Galilei

• Konstantin E. Tsiolkovsky

• Robert H. Goddard

Who built and flew the world's first liquid propellant rocket?

• Hero of Alexandria

• Galileo Galilei

• Konstantin E. Tsiolkovsky

• Robert H. Goddard

Who developed the V-2 missile?

• Hero of Alexandria

• Galileo Galilei

• Konstantin E. Tsiolkovsky

• Wernher Von Braun

What is the principle behind rocket propulsion?

• Thrust

• Drag

• Lift

• Gravity

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Who is known as the father of modern rocketry?

• Galileo Galilei

• Isaac Newton

• Konstantin Tsiolkovsky

• Robert H. Goddard

What bottles do you need for this experiement?

• 2 water bottles

• 2 Two liter bottles

• Soda Cans

• Duct Tape