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What invention significantly improved land travel for early humans? |
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 The wheel |
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Riddle: I can roll and help carry heavy loads, made from wood in ancient times. What am I? |
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 A wheel |
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Fill in the blank: The earliest wheel was found in ______, which is modern-day Iraq. |
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 Mesopotamia |
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True or False: Water transport has been popular for short distances since ancient times. |
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 False. Water transport has been popular for long distances since ancient times. |
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Which explorer reached the southern tip of Africa in 1488? |
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 Bartholomew Diaz |
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is a highway system in India that connects four major cities: Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, and Kolkata. |
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 Golden Quadrilateral |
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True or False: The first train in India ran from Mumbai to Pune. |
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 False. The first train in India ran from Mumbai to Thane. |
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What is the primary purpose of ports in relation to water transport? |
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 To load and unload cargo or passengers |
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Which modern transport method is the fastest? |
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 Air transport |
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Fill in the blank: The Suez Canal route opened in ______. |
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 1869 |
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Riddle: I connect the land and the sky, whisking people away in the blink of an eye. What am I? |
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 An airplane |
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How did the invention of the wheel affect trade practices? |
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 It allowed people to transport goods to distant places. |
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Which Portuguese explorer was the first to reach India by sea? |
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 Vasco da Gama |
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True or False: Indian Railways was introduced in India during the 18th century. |
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 False. Indian Railways was introduced in India in 1853. |
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Fill in the blank: The Grand Trunk Road is the ______ highway in India. |
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 Oldest |
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What is one major advantage of modern road transport? |
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 It allows for quicker and easier travel of goods and people. |
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Which explorer named the Pacific Ocean? |
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 Ferdinand Magellan |
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Fill in the blank: Water transport includes the use of boats, ships, and ______. |
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 Motorboats |
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True or False: The first wheel was made from metal. |
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 False. The first wheel was made from wood. |
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Which of the following explorers reached India in 1498? A) Christopher Columbus B) Bartholomew Diaz C) Ferdinand Magellan D) Vasco da Gama |
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 D) Vasco da Gama |
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