The Great Adventure of Transport

The Great Adventure of Transport

A journey through the innovations that transformed transportation and mobility.
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Writer vic88  Category History   Society   Keywords Innovation 
Game creation: 2024-09-17 | Photo credit: BAE Systems | Photo credit (thumbnail): BAE Systems
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The history of humanity is intimately linked to its need to move and transport goods. From the domestication of animals to the invention of the wheel, through maritime navigation and the rise of modern transportation (train, airplane, automobile), this great adventure has shaped civilizations, fostered exchanges, and transformed our world.

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  • Who was at the controls of the plane on its first powered flight in 1903?

    Orville Wright | Louis Blériot | Alberto Santos-Dumont | Charles Lindbergh
  • Why is Clément Ader's flight on the “Éole” not considered to be the first flight, even though it took off?

    Limited control | All of these answers | Too short distance | Lack of reliable witnesses
  • Which woman made the first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932?

    Hélène Boucher | Amelia Earhart | Amy Johnson | Elly Beinhorn
  • Where did the first test flight of the Concorde supersonic aircraft take place on March 2, 1969?

    Toulouse | Le Bourget | Bristol | London
  • What wooden raft did Thor Heyerdahl use in 1947 to cover 7000 km in 101 days across the Pacific Ocean?

    Calypso | Ra II | Kon-Tiki | Fram

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