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Abbas ibn Firnas

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  • He built a modern airplane with an engine.
    False
  • He lived during the 9th century.
    True
  • Who was Abbas ibn Firnas?
    An inventor and scientist
    A king
    A pirate
  • Besides being an inventor, Abbas ibn Firnas was also a:
    Sailor
    Artist, engineer, and scientist
    Farmer only
  • Abbas ibn Firnas is most famous for trying to:
    Climb the highest mountain
    Discover America
    Fly using wings
  • 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.
  • What quality best describes Abbas ibn Firnas?
    Selfish
    Careless
    Curious and creative
  • Which of these would NOT help someone learn to fly?
    Learning about science
    Wishing really hard only
    Studying birds
  • Why do many people remember Abbas ibn Firnas today?
    He invented the telephone.
    He was one of the first people to experiment with human flig
    He discovered electricity.
  • Where did Abbas ibn Firnas live?
    China
    India
    Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain)
  • What lesson can we learn from Abbas ibn Firnas?
    Flying is impossible.
    Never try anything new.
    Curiosity and learning can lead to great discoveries.
  • Abbas ibn Firnas lived in Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain).
    True
  • Which modern invention is closest to Abbas ibn Firnas' dream?
    Airplane
    Submarine
    Skateboard
  • If Abbas ibn Firnas lived today, what job would he most likely have?
    Astronaut
    Zookeeper
    Aviation engineer
  • His flight experiment ended with a perfect landing and no injuries.
    False
  • Which bird would Abbas ibn Firnas probably have watched for inspiration?
    Ostrich
    Eagle
    Penguin
  • 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.
  • Abbas ibn Firnas inspired later thinkers and inventors
    True
  • What did Abbas ibn Firnas make to help him fly?
    Wings covered with feathers
    A parachute
    A hot-air balloon
  • Which invention today is connected to Abbas ibn Firnas' dream?
    Aeroplanes
    Cars
    Trains
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