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Who was Abbas ibn Firnas?

An inventor and scientist

A king

A pirate

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Where did Abbas ibn Firnas live?

Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain)

India

China

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Abbas ibn Firnas is most famous for trying to:

Climb the highest mountain

Fly using wings

Discover America

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What did Abbas ibn Firnas make to help him fly?

Wings covered with feathers

A hot-air balloon

A parachute

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What happened during his flying experiment?

He glided for a short time but was injured when landing.

He landed safely without any problems.

He flew around the world.

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Why do many people remember Abbas ibn Firnas today?

He invented the telephone.

He discovered electricity.

He was one of the first people to experiment with human flig

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Besides being an inventor, Abbas ibn Firnas was also a:

Farmer only

Artist, engineer, and scientist

Sailor

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What lesson can we learn from Abbas ibn Firnas?

Flying is impossible.

Curiosity and learning can lead to great discoveries.

Never try anything new.

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Which invention today is connected to Abbas ibn Firnas' dream?

Aeroplanes

Trains

Cars

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What was one challenge with his flight?

He did not have a good way to slow down and land safely

He forgot his wings.

His wings were too heavy.

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What quality best describes Abbas ibn Firnas?

Curious and creative

Careless

Selfish

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Abbas ibn Firnas inspired later thinkers and inventors

True

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Abbas ibn Firnas lived in Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain).

True

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He built a modern airplane with an engine.

False

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His flight experiment ended with a perfect landing and no injuries.

False

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He lived during the 9th century.

True

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