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Who patented the first practical, marketable automobile for everyday use?
Who patented the first practical, marketable automobile for everyday use?
- Carl Benz (correct)
- Henry Ford
- Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot
- François Isaac de Rivaz
When did the demand for automobiles increase in Europe and other parts of the world?
When did the demand for automobiles increase in Europe and other parts of the world?
- During the Industrial Revolution
- During the 19th century
- Before World War I
- After World War II (correct)
Who designed and constructed the first internal combustion-powered automobile?
Who designed and constructed the first internal combustion-powered automobile?
- François Isaac de Rivaz (correct)
- Carl Benz
- Henry Ford
- Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot
Which inventor built the first steam-powered road vehicle?
Which inventor built the first steam-powered road vehicle?
What American car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company was one of the first cars affordable by the masses?
What American car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company was one of the first cars affordable by the masses?
Who built the first steam-powered road vehicle?
Who built the first steam-powered road vehicle?
When was the first internal combustion-powered automobile designed and constructed?
When was the first internal combustion-powered automobile designed and constructed?
Who patented the first practical, marketable automobile for everyday use?
Who patented the first practical, marketable automobile for everyday use?
Which American car manufacturer produced the 1908 Model T?
Which American car manufacturer produced the 1908 Model T?
When did commercial cars become widely available?
When did commercial cars become widely available?
Study Notes
Early Automobile History
- Karl Benz designed and constructed the first internal combustion-powered automobile.
- In 1769, inventor Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot built the first steam-powered road vehicle.
- The demand for automobiles increased in Europe and other parts of the world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- The first internal combustion-powered automobile was designed and constructed in 1885.
- Henry Ford patented the first practical, marketable automobile for everyday use.
- The Ford Motor Company produced the 1908 Model T, one of the first cars affordable by the masses.
- Commercial cars became widely available in the early 20th century.
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Test your knowledge of automotive history and technology with this car quiz. From the first steam-powered vehicle to the latest electric cars, challenge yourself with questions about famous inventors, car models, and industry milestones.
