6 Questions
Who is known as 'the father of modern computer'?
Charles Babbage
What was the purpose of the Pascaline, invented by Blaise Pascal?
Addition and subtraction
Which invention was designed to perform complex mathematical calculations?
The Analytical Engine
What did John Napier's invention, 'bones', help in doing?
Multiplying and dividing
What did Herman Hollerith invent in 1890 for processing data?
Tabulating Machine
In what year did Hollerith's company change its name to International Business Machines (IBM)?
1924
Test your knowledge about historical calculating devices such as Napier's Bones and the Pascaline. Learn about how these inventions helped in performing various mathematical operations and their inventors. Explore the fascinating history of early mechanical calculators.
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