6 Questions
Which technology led to the development of the automobile?
The creation of gasoline and the development of a self-contained engine
Who created the first gasoline-driven motor vehicle in America?
Charles and Frank Duryea
How many automobiles were there on American highways in 1917?
Nearly 5 million
Which brothers constructed a glider in 1899 that could be propelled through the air by an internal combustion engine?
Wilbur and Orville Wright
In what year did Orville make a celebrated test flight near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina?
1903
When did the Wright brothers begin to take a few passengers on their flights with them?
1904
Test your knowledge on the history and development of automobiles and airplanes with this quiz. Explore the technological innovations that led to the invention of the automobile and learn about the significance of gasoline extraction.
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