Evolution of Technology: From Antiquity to the Future

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Who is credited with inventing movable type around 100 AD?

Hero of Alexandria

Cai Lun (correct)

Vitruvious

Archimedes of Syracuse

Which invention is associated with the name John Harrison?

Steam Distribution

Electric Motor

Regulating Spiral (correct)

Aquaducts

Who is known for their work on the theory of light and the book 'Principia'?

Cai Lun

Vitruvious (correct)

John Harrison

Henry Bessemer

Which invention is most closely related to Savery & Newcommen in the Industrial Revolution?

Atmospheric Engine Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Baghdad Battery invention?

Generating electricity in ancient times Signup and view all the answers

Who led to a 'Rebirth' in Technology by working on inventions like the Helicopter and Airplane Wing?

Hero of Alexandria Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with inventing the incandescent light bulb?

Thomas Edison Signup and view all the answers

Which inventor is known for battles with Edison and the invention of the air brakes?

George Seldon Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist is associated with liquid-fueled rockets and was a precursor to space exploration?

Robert Goddard Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for the creation of the V1, V2, and Saturn 5 rockets?

Werner von Braun Signup and view all the answers

Which team is associated with the creation of Enigma & Colossus machines during World War II?

Hollerith & Watson Signup and view all the answers

Who famously said 'Invention is 1% Inspiration and 99% Perspiration'?

Glen H. Signup and view all the answers

Evolution of Technology: From Antiquity to the Future

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Who is credited with inventing movable type around 100 AD?

Which invention is associated with the name John Harrison?

Who is known for their work on the theory of light and the book 'Principia'?

Which invention is most closely related to Savery & Newcommen in the Industrial Revolution?

What is the significance of the Baghdad Battery invention?

Who led to a 'Rebirth' in Technology by working on inventions like the Helicopter and Airplane Wing?

Who is credited with inventing the incandescent light bulb?

Which inventor is known for battles with Edison and the invention of the air brakes?

Which scientist is associated with liquid-fueled rockets and was a precursor to space exploration?

Who is known for the creation of the V1, V2, and Saturn 5 rockets?

Which team is associated with the creation of Enigma & Colossus machines during World War II?

Who famously said 'Invention is 1% Inspiration and 99% Perspiration'?

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