High in the Sky

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High in the Sky: Skyscraper Quiz

Test your knowledge about skyscrapers and their fascinating history in this engaging quiz! From the origins of the term 'skyscraper' to impressive feats of climbing and architectural innovations, this quiz covers a range of intriguing topics.

Challenge yourself with questions like:

What was the first building deemed a skyscraper?
Which skyscraper was designed as a mooring mast?
What year did the Burj Khalifa become the tallest building in the world?

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Before the term "skyscraper" meant "tall building", the term was used to describe:

Wide Bridges

Big Horses

Birds that flew high

Sails and masts on a ship

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The first building deemed a skyscraper was in Chicago in 1871. It was only four floors - why was it considered a skyscraper?

It was still taller than the others around it

It was the first building to have an elevator

It used a new-at-the-time iron frame

It only had four floors but it had room for 10 (the floors were much bigger than they needed to be)

Though it's not very tall, the Flatiron building in Manhattan is very well known because of its wedge-shaped design. What was it originally designed for?

Stockmarket headquarters

Hotel

Office building

New York Times head office

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On May 25, 1981, Dan Goodwin climbed Sears Tower while using suction cups, and sky hooks. Goodwin said that the reason he made the climb was to call attention to shortcomings in high-rise rescue and firefighting techniques. What was he wearing during this feat?

A three-piece suit

A Spider-man costume

Firefighter's gear

Nothing (he was naked)