The Invention of WheelsOnline version Important Inventions of the Early Civilisations by Glenfrey Pablo 1 What is considered one of man's greatest inventions? a The sled b The bicycle c The car d The wheel 2 Which of the following was the first animal to be tamed by humans according to the video? a Dog b Cat c Horse d Cow 3 What did early humans use to pull loads before the invention of the wheel? a Sleds b Bicycles c Trains d Automobiles 4 Which civilisation is credited with inventing the potter's wheel? a Mesopotamian b Ancient Egyptians c Harappan d Maya 5 Where were the earliest wheels used? a As potter's wheels b As carts c As toys d As decorations 6 What materials were some of the earliest wheels made from? a Solid disc of wood b Metal c Plastic d Glass 7 What was a significant change made to wheels around 2000 BC? a They were cut to be lighter b They became smaller c They were made from rubber d They were painted 8 What invention helped make larger wheels easier to use? a Axle b Lever c Crank d Gear 9 What became a race towards the end of the 19th century? a The race between wheels and roads b The race between animals and humans c The race between bicycles and cars d The race between planes and trains 10 What type of tire did John Boyd Dunlop invent in 1888? a Air-fueled pneumatic tire b Solid rubber tire c Metal tire d Wooden tire
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