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The wheel was invented around 3000 BC
The wheel was invented around 3000 BC
False
The fastest means of transport for many centuries was the horse
The fastest means of transport for many centuries was the horse
True
The hot-air balloon was first developed by the Wright brothers
The hot-air balloon was first developed by the Wright brothers
False
The first passengers on a vehicle with an engine running on tracks had to buy a ticket
The first passengers on a vehicle with an engine running on tracks had to buy a ticket
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The development of transport has always been safe and without any accidents
The development of transport has always been safe and without any accidents
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Kirkpatrick Macmillan was the inventor of the first bicycle with pedals.
Kirkpatrick Macmillan was the inventor of the first bicycle with pedals.
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Bicycles with pedals were popular before 1840.
Bicycles with pedals were popular before 1840.
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The petrol-driven car was invented in Germany in 1885.
The petrol-driven car was invented in Germany in 1885.
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The first successful flight by a powered aircraft occurred in 1903.
The first successful flight by a powered aircraft occurred in 1903.
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Transportation in space started with the first Moon landing in 1969.
Transportation in space started with the first Moon landing in 1969.
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Study Notes
Early Transportation
- Early humans likely achieved faster travel using skis in northern countries before 3000 BC.
- The wheel was invented around 3500 BC, but carts were slow due to lack of roads.
- Horses were the fastest and most popular means of transport, running at about 55 km/h, for many centuries.
Air Transport
- The hot-air balloon made its first free flight in 1783, invented by the Montgolfier brothers.
- The first passengers in a hot-air balloon had a close call with a fire, but managed to put it out and land safely.
- The first powered, controlled, and sustained flight was made by the Wright brothers in 1903, in their aircraft, the Flyer.
Railway Development
- The first vehicle with an engine to run on tracks was developed in 1803 by Richard Trevithick.
- In 1804, Trevithick took the first passengers, but the train fell off the tracks due to weak tracks.
Bicycle Development
- The first bicycle with pedals was created by Kirkpatrick Macmillan in 1840.
- It took around 140 years for Macmillan's design to develop into modern mountain bikes.
Modern Transportation
- The twentieth century saw the development of new means of transport, including the hydrofoil and the hovercraft.
- The petrol-driven car was invented in 1885 in Germany and revolutionized transportation.
- The aeroplane has enabled people to travel the world easily and cheaply.
Space Transport
- The first Moon landing was in 1969, followed by the development of the space shuttle in 1981 and space tourism in 2002.
- The future of transport is likely to be exciting, with potential developments in space travel.
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Explore the evolution of transportation from early humans using skis to the invention of the wheel and the introduction of faster means like horses and hot-air balloons. Learn about key milestones in the history of transportation.
