Evolution of Technology: From Antiquity to the Future

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Who is credited with inventing movable type around 100 AD?

Cai Lun

Which invention is associated with the name John Harrison?

Regulating Spiral

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

Vitruvious

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

Atmospheric Engine

What is the significance of the Baghdad Battery invention?

Generating electricity in ancient times

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

Hero of Alexandria

Who is credited with inventing the incandescent light bulb?

Thomas Edison

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

George Seldon

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

Robert Goddard

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

Werner von Braun

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

Hollerith & Watson

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

Glen H.

Explore the journey of technological advancements from the earliest inventions like fire and the wheel to modern innovations in genetics, space, and beyond. Learn about the pioneering engineers and scientists who laid the foundation for today's technology-driven world.

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