What was the primary occupation of the Wright brothers before they pursued flight?

Wright Brothers and the Invention of the Airplane

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Car manufacturers
Bicycle builders
Train engineers
Ship captains
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main reason the Wright brothers decided to explore flight?
They wanted to win a competition.
They wanted to travel the world.
They were inspired by birds.
They believed they could succeed where others failed.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which institution did the Wright brothers contact for expert advice on flying machines?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The Smithsonian Institution
Harvard University
The Royal Society
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the first type of flying machine the Wright brothers built?
A hot air balloon
A jet plane
A glider
A helicopter
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What observation about birds helped the Wright brothers achieve flight control?
Birds flap their wings rapidly.
Birds use their beaks for balance.
Birds have lightweight bones.
Birds curve their feathers to stay steady.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the significant innovation that allowed the Wright brothers to control their glider?
Propeller design
Wing warping
Jet propulsion
Vertical takeoff
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
On what date did the Wright brothers achieve their first successful powered flight?
April 12, 1961
November 3, 1957
July 20, 1969
December 17, 1903
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