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When cars were first invented a man had to walk in front of them waving a flag to warn people one was coming!

Travel - Past and Present

Find out how people travelled in the past and how we move around today, from horse-drawn carts and coaches to speedy cars, buses and trains.

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Fascinating Fact:

Horses pulled carts and coaches in the past. People sat inside while the horses worked.

In KS1 History, children compare travel in the past and present. They look at pictures, objects and stories to see how journeys changed from horse power to engines and wheels.

Key Terms

  • Transport: The way people and goods are moved from one place to another, such as by cart, car, bus or train.
  • Coach: A covered vehicle pulled by horses that carried people on longer journeys before cars were invented.
  • Journey: The trip someone makes when they travel from where they start to where they want to go.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How did people travel in the past for KS1 history?

For KS1 history, children learn that people in the past used horse-drawn carts and coaches, walked more often and sometimes travelled by sailing ship instead of cars and aeroplanes.

What is the difference between past and present travel?

Past travel was slower and often used animals or simple vehicles. Present travel is much quicker because we have engines, roads, trains and planes that take us long distances faster.

How can children spot if transport is from the past?

Children can look for clues like wooden wheels, horses instead of engines, old-fashioned clothes in pictures and streets without traffic lights, road signs or parked cars.

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1 .
1961 saw a first in transport. What was it?
The first time machine
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The first manned space flight
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2 .
In the Middle Ages, most roads were just tracks. How did most people get around?
In a car
On horseback
By train
On rollerskates
If you couldn't afford to own a horse, you walked
3 .
The double-deck A380 is the largest commercial aircraft to date. How many people can it carry?
853 people
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The plane is enormous and requires a lot of staff and fuel
4 .
The first passenger rail line was built between Stockton and which other town?
London
Edinburgh
Cardiff
Darlington
The line was built for coal trains but it soon made profit by transporting people too
5 .
In 1878, Karl Benz invented the first real engine-powered what?
Plane
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Train
Car
His wife, Bertha, took the world's first road trip to prove it worked!
6 .
In 1804, Richard Trevithick built the first steam powered what?
Microwave
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Clothes press
Locomotive
He built it to win a bet!
7 .
What first became available to hire in London in 1605?
Hand carts
Ponies
Walking shoes
Horse-drawn carriages
These were the very first taxis!
8 .
When early motor cars took to the roads, what sometimes happened?
A man walked in front with a flag
The driver had to wear a special hat
The passenger had to sound a horn
The spare wheel was used as a warning device
The cars were so rare, someone had to warn other road users one was coming!
9 .
By the 18th Century, most wealthy people travelled in what?
A broken hand cart
A comfortable horse-drawn coach
A rickshaw
A miniature steam engine
Coaches had glass windows and comfortable seating for those inside
10 .
The Hennessey Venom GT is a super car noted for doing what?
Looking really good in magazines
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Costing less than £100
Being the fastest road car
It reached speeds of just over 270 miles per hour
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Changes through time

Author:  Angela Smith (Primary School Teacher & KS1 Quiz Writer)
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