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What is the Antikythera mechanism believed to be?
What is the Antikythera mechanism believed to be?
- A heavy plough used in agriculture
- A type of gunpowder invented accidentally
- The first rudimentary steam engine
- An ancient precursor to the steam engine (correct)
Who is credited for the invention of the first compound microscope?
Who is credited for the invention of the first compound microscope?
- Zacharias Janssen (correct)
- Isaac Newton
- Galileo Galilei
- Leonardo da Vinci
What was the main purpose of the spinning wheel in the Middle Ages?
What was the main purpose of the spinning wheel in the Middle Ages?
- Creating pottery
- Transforming fiber into thread (correct)
- Building houses
- Farming
Which ancient invention is known as Hero’s engine?
Which ancient invention is known as Hero’s engine?
What was the purpose of the Aeolipile?
What was the purpose of the Aeolipile?
What was the primary impact of the development of mechanical clocks on society?
What was the primary impact of the development of mechanical clocks on society?
Which invention was crucial for increasing efficiency in transportation, communication, and production in the Modern Ages?
Which invention was crucial for increasing efficiency in transportation, communication, and production in the Modern Ages?
What major event marked the time period between the collapse of the Roman Empire and the colonial expansion of Western Europe?
What major event marked the time period between the collapse of the Roman Empire and the colonial expansion of Western Europe?
What type of soil was not cultivated until the invention of the heavy plough?
What type of soil was not cultivated until the invention of the heavy plough?
Who is associated with the invention of the practical telescope during the Modern Ages?
Who is associated with the invention of the practical telescope during the Modern Ages?
What was a key function of the spinning wheel invented during the Middle Ages?
What was a key function of the spinning wheel invented during the Middle Ages?
Who accidentally invented black powder or gunpowder?
Who accidentally invented black powder or gunpowder?
Which material was used by ancient Egyptians for writing?
Which material was used by ancient Egyptians for writing?
What was the primary purpose of the Antikythera mechanism?
What was the primary purpose of the Antikythera mechanism?
What was the key innovation of the shadoof?
What was the key innovation of the shadoof?
What was the primary function of the potter's wheel?
What was the primary function of the potter's wheel?
Which ancient invention is considered an early analog computer?
Which ancient invention is considered an early analog computer?
