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Which of these would NOT help someone learn to fly?
 
Wishing really hard only
 
Studying birds
 
Learning about science
Which modern invention is closest to Abbas ibn Firnas' dream?
 
Airplane
 
Skateboard
 
Submarine
Which bird would Abbas ibn Firnas probably have watched for inspiration?
 
Eagle
 
Penguin
 
Ostrich
If Abbas ibn Firnas lived today, what job would he most likely have?
 
Aviation engineer
 
Zookeeper
 
Astronaut
He lived during the 9th century.
True
His flight experiment ended with a perfect landing and no injuries.
False
He built a modern airplane with an engine.
False
Abbas ibn Firnas lived in Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain).
True
Abbas ibn Firnas inspired later thinkers and inventors
True
What quality best describes Abbas ibn Firnas?
 
Curious and creative
 
Careless
 
Selfish
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.
Which invention today is connected to Abbas ibn Firnas' dream?
 
Aeroplanes
 
Cars
 
Trains
What lesson can we learn from Abbas ibn Firnas?
 
Curiosity and learning can lead to great discoveries.
 
Flying is impossible.
 
Never try anything new.
Besides being an inventor, Abbas ibn Firnas was also a:
 
Artist, engineer, and scientist
 
Farmer only
 
Sailor
Why do many people remember Abbas ibn Firnas today?
 
He was one of the first people to experiment with human flig
 
He discovered electricity.
 
He invented the telephone.
What happened during his flying experiment?
 
He glided for a short time but was injured when landing.
 
He flew around the world.
 
He landed safely without any problems.
What did Abbas ibn Firnas make to help him fly?
 
Wings covered with feathers
 
A hot-air balloon
 
A parachute
Abbas ibn Firnas is most famous for trying to:
 
Fly using wings
 
Climb the highest mountain
 
Discover America
Where did Abbas ibn Firnas live?
 
Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain)
 
India
 
China
Who was Abbas ibn Firnas?
 
An inventor and scientist
 
A king
 
A pirate
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