17 Questions
What is the Antikythera mechanism believed to be?
An ancient precursor to the steam engine
Who is credited for the invention of the first compound microscope?
Zacharias Janssen
What was the main purpose of the spinning wheel in the Middle Ages?
Transforming fiber into thread
Which ancient invention is known as Hero’s engine?
Aeolipile
What was the purpose of the Aeolipile?
To serve as a temple wonder
What was the primary impact of the development of mechanical clocks on society?
Accurately keeping track of time
Which invention was crucial for increasing efficiency in transportation, communication, and production in the Modern Ages?
Compound Microscope
What major event marked the time period between the collapse of the Roman Empire and the colonial expansion of Western Europe?
Advances in scientific and technological development
What type of soil was not cultivated until the invention of the heavy plough?
Clay soil
Who is associated with the invention of the practical telescope during the Modern Ages?
Galileo Galilei
What was a key function of the spinning wheel invented during the Middle Ages?
Transforming fiber into thread
Who accidentally invented black powder or gunpowder?
Chinese alchemist
Which material was used by ancient Egyptians for writing?
Papyrus
What was the primary purpose of the Antikythera mechanism?
To predict astronomical positions and eclipses
What was the key innovation of the shadoof?
It used counterweights to lift water
What was the primary function of the potter's wheel?
To shape clay into pottery
Which ancient invention is considered an early analog computer?
The Antikythera mechanism
Test your knowledge on the technological and cultural advances that allowed ancient civilizations to flourish in areas such as communication, transportation, self-organization, and daily living. Learn about inventions like the potter's wheel and papyrus that revolutionized society during this period.
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