The use of hot-air balloons can be traced back to the Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history (220-280 AD). Zhuge Liang used these early incarnations, known as Kongming lanterns, as military signals. The first manned flight on record took place in France on October 15th, 1783. In a balloon constructed by Jacques-Etienne Montgolfier, a Frenchman named Pilatre de Rozier was elevated eighty feet off the ground. Modern hot-air balloons, with their capacity to ascend or descend and occasionally ‘steer’ at the pilot’s will, were first developed by Ed Yost in the 1950s. The Bristol Belle is generally regarded as the first modern hot-air balloon and had its inaugural flight in 1967. Since then, balloon technology has become extremely sophisticated. Some hot-air balloons have reached altitudes of 21,000 meters, traveled over 7,500 kilometers, and reached speeds of up to 400 kilometers per hour.
Question (1)
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According to the passage, In which era did the hot-air balloons come into use?
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Who used the early incarnation of the hot-air balloons?
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When did the first manned hot air balloon come into use?
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Who developed the Modern Day Hot-air Balloons?
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What was the name given to the first modern hot air balloon?
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Question (6)
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Which is considered to be the most evocative era in the history of poetry?
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In which century did a group of poets create a new mood in literature?
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How many poets were the main constituents of the Romantic Movement?
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What is considered to be one of the most critical attributes of romantic poets?
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What elements were important for poets to explore their feelings?
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