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Historical Innovations and Inventions Quiz

#1

Who is credited with inventing the printing press around 1440?

Johannes Gutenberg
Explanation

Johannes Gutenberg is credited with inventing the printing press around 1440.

#2

Who is the inventor of the world wide web (WWW)?

Tim Berners-Lee
Explanation

Tim Berners-Lee is the inventor of the world wide web (WWW).

#3

Who is considered the 'Father of Computer Science'?

Alan Turing
Explanation

Alan Turing is considered the 'Father of Computer Science'.

#4

Who is credited with the invention of the steam engine in the 18th century?

James Watt
Explanation

James Watt is credited with the invention of the steam engine in the 18th century.

#5

Which ancient civilization is credited with inventing the concept of the wheel?

Mesopotamia
Explanation

Mesopotamia is credited with inventing the concept of the wheel.

#6

Who is considered the 'Father of Modern Chemistry'?

Antoine Lavoisier
Explanation

Antoine Lavoisier is considered the 'Father of Modern Chemistry'.

#7

Which of the following was invented first?

Telegraph
Explanation

The Telegraph was invented first.

#8

Who is considered the 'Father of Electricity'?

Nikola Tesla
Explanation

Nikola Tesla is considered the 'Father of Electricity'.

#9

In which year was the first successful manned flight accomplished by the Wright Brothers?

1903
Explanation

The first successful manned flight by the Wright Brothers was accomplished in 1903.

#10

Which ancient civilization is credited with inventing the wheel?

Mesopotamia
Explanation

Mesopotamia is credited with inventing the wheel.

#11

Which of the following innovations was invented first?

The printing press
Explanation

The printing press was invented first.

#12

Who invented the first commercially successful sewing machine?

Elias Howe
Explanation

Elias Howe invented the first commercially successful sewing machine.

#13

Who invented the first commercially successful steamboat?

Robert Fulton
Explanation

Robert Fulton invented the first commercially successful steamboat.

#14

Who invented the first successful television system?

John Logie Baird
Explanation

John Logie Baird invented the first successful television system.

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