The Invention and Impact of the Wheel

What inspired the early humans to invent the wheel?

• Examining the shape of the moon

• Observing a log roll down a hill

• Watching animals carry loads

• Studying the movement of water

What was one of the first uses of the wheel?

• Building houses

• Creating pottery

• Fishing

• Cooking

Where did the wheel first appear?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient China

• Ancient Mesopotamia

• Ancient Greece

Which of the following is NOT a modern use of the wheel?

• Solar panels

• Baby strollers

• Airplane wheels

• Bicycles

What is a unique characteristic of the wheel compared to natural objects?

• It is made of metal

• It is used only in transportation

• It is a human invention

• It is a naturally occurring shape