Question

According to this passage, rockets were invented by

• A. Willy Ley
• B. unknown people
• C. the Mongols
• D. the ruler of Honan province

Hint:

For factual questions, locate the exact line in the passage and avoid assumptions beyond what is explicitly stated.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

This question is derived from a comprehension passage. The key to answering such questions is to understand the context provided by the passage. Based on the options given and the correct answer, let's break down the possible reasoning and logic:

1. The question asks about who invented rockets according to the passage. Since it's based on a passage, the answer must be found directly from the text provided.
2. From the options, we have:
   • Willy Ley
   • Unknown people
   • The Mongols
   • The ruler of Honan province
3. The correct answer provided is unknown people. This indicates that the passage likely mentioned that the exact originator of the rocket technology was not specifically documented or known, which is why it is attributed to unknown people.
4. To justify this:
   • Unlike Willy Ley, who was a German-American science writer, his involvement was more in the popularization of rocket science rather than its invention.
   • The Mongols and a specific ruler, such as "the ruler of Honan province," would imply specific historic records; however, if the passage mentions "unknown people," this rules out known historical figures or groups being directly named as inventors.

Understanding the passage is crucial. If the passage does not directly attribute the invention to a known group or individual, it fits logically that the invention is credited to "unknown people." This critical reasoning ensures not just identification of the answer, but also understanding why other options are ruled out.