The Wright Brothers

What motivated the Wright brothers to start building flying machines?

• They were inspired by birds.

• They wanted to improve bicycle designs.

• They were curious about flight and wanted to explore more.

• They were challenged by a friend.

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What was the first type of flying machine the Wright brothers built?

• A balloon

• A helicopter

• A glider without an engine

• A steam-powered aircraft

What key observation helped the Wright brothers in controlling their flying machine?

• The angle of the sun

• The shape of a boat's sail

• The design of a fish fin

• The curvature of bird feathers

When did the Wright brothers' airplane first successfully fly?

• 1903

• 1899

• 1905

• 1901

What historical event did the Wright brothers' airplane indirectly contribute to?

• The building of the first skyscraper

• The invention of the automobile

• The discovery of electricity

• The first human landing on the moon

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