When did China successfully launch its first human-crewed rocket?
October 15, 2008
October 15, 2003
July 20, 1969
April 12, 1981
What did Wan Hu primarily use to power his "spaceship"?
Electric batteries
Steam engines
Gunpowder rockets
Solar energy
How many rockets and kites were attached to Wan Hu's chair?
20 rockets and 4 kites
10 rockets and 3 kites
50 rockets and 1 kite
47 rockets and 2 kites
What happened immediately after the servants lit the rockets?
Wan Hu safely landed on the moon
The chair slowly ascended into the sky
The rockets malfunctioned and did not ignite
A massive explosion destroyed everything
Why is Wan Hu's story considered significant despite its fictional nature?
It proves ancient Chinese technology was superior
It inspired modern astronauts like Yang Liwei
It reflects early principles of rocket-powered spaceflight
It is the first confirmed historical record of space travel
When and where did the Spruce Goose complete its only flight?
March 8, 1943, at Pearl Harbor
October 12, 1945, in New York Harbor
November 2, 1947, at San Pedro harbor in Los Angeles
January 15, 1950, in Oregon
Who originally proposed the idea for the Spruce Goose?
Howard Hughes
Henry Kaiser
Charles Lindbergh
Amelia Earhart
What was a major reason for the failure of the Spruce Goose project?
The use of lightweight metal instead of wood
Lack of funding from the government
Hughes’s perfectionist approach causing delays
Engine malfunctions during test flights
What unique material was the Spruce Goose made of?
Aluminum alloy
Carbon fiber
Entirely of wood
Steel and titanium
Where is the Spruce Goose currently located?
San Pedro harbor, Los Angeles
A museum in Washington, D.C.
The state of Oregon
A private collection in Texas
What was the primary inspiration for Leonardo da Vinci's flying machine designs?
The swimming movements of fish
The vibration of insect wings
The flight patterns of bats
The anatomical structure of birds in flight
When and where did Adrian Nicholas successfully test da Vinci’s parachute design?
June 2000, South African countryside
March 1995, California desert
August 1980, Parisian suburbs
December 2010, Australian outback
How long did it take for da Vinci’s sketches of flying machines to become a reality?
Approximately 100 years
Approximately 300 years
Approximately 500 years
Approximately 700 years
What common traits did Wan Hu, Howard Hughes, and Leonardo da Vinci share?
They focused on designing underwater vehicles
They all lived in the same historical period
They successfully built manned aircraft in their lifetimes
They shared a passion for flight, innovation, and courage to pursue their dreams
Which statement best reflects an inference about da Vinci’s designs based on the text?
His parachute was originally intended for military use
His ideas were centuries ahead of the technology of his time
Howard Hughes’ Spruce Goose was inspired by da Vinci’s work
His flying machines directly copied insect anatomy