Roland Garros (aviator)

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Roland Garros (aviator) born?October 6, 1888, Saint-Denis, Réunion
2. What is Roland Garros (aviator) known for?Aviation pioneer and fighter pilot during World War I
3. When did Roland Garros (aviator) die?October 5, 1918
4. What is the key aviation feat?First airplane crossing of the Mediterranean Sea in 1913
5. Who was Roland Garros?Roland Garros was a French pilot who flew early airplanes and became a hero.
6. What big flight did he do in 1913?He was the first to fly an airplane across the Mediterranean Sea.

Aviation Pioneer: An individual who makes significant early contributions to the development and exploration of flight.
Fighter Pilot: An airman specifically trained and equipped for aerial combat during wartime.
World War I: A global conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1918, involving many of the world's great powers.
French Open: One of the four major annual tennis tournaments, officially known as Roland Garros.