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Grades 3, 4 and 5 - History - Elementary School - The History of Travel
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One way for children to get an understanding of the differences between the past and the present is to look at travel. From traveling by foot to the latest super cars, the way we travel has changed a lot. Advances in technology have helped us arrive faster and in comfort and have also made international travel affordable for most people. When they have an understanding of how our ancestors had to get around, young people may appreciate modern transport a little bit more.

Grades 3, 4 and 5 - History - Elementary School - The History of Travel
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10 Questions

1. What first became available to hire in London in 1605?
2. The Hennessey Venom GT is a super car noted for doing what?
3. In 1878, Karl Benz invented the first real engine-powered what?
4. When early motor cars took to the roads, what sometimes happened?
5. 1961 saw a first in transport. What was it?
6. The double-deck A380 is the largest commercial aircraft to date. How many people can it carry?
7. By the 18th Century, most wealthy people traveled in what?
8. In the middle ages, most roads were just tracks. How did most people get around?
9. In 1804, Richard Trevithick built the first steam powered what?
10. The first passenger rail line was built between Stockton and which other town?