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Who is credited with the design of the Analytical Engine?
Who is credited with the design of the Analytical Engine?
- Charles Babbage (correct)
- Alexander Graham Bell
- Thomas Edison
- Nikola Tesla
What was the year of the invention of the Telegraph?
What was the year of the invention of the Telegraph?
- 1901
- 1837 (correct)
- 1845
- 1876
What was the year of the release of the Apple II, which popularized personal computing?
What was the year of the release of the Apple II, which popularized personal computing?
- 1969
- 1985
- 1982
- 1977 (correct)
Which computing device is considered the world's first personal computer?
Which computing device is considered the world's first personal computer?
What was the early counting tool that laid the foundation for mathematical calculations?
What was the early counting tool that laid the foundation for mathematical calculations?
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Analytical Engine inventor
Analytical Engine inventor
Charles Babbage designed the Analytical Engine.
Telegraph invention year
Telegraph invention year
1837 is the year the telegraph was invented.
Apple II release year
Apple II release year
1977 is when the Apple II was released.
First personal computer
First personal computer
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Abacus function
Abacus function
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Study Notes
Key Figures and Inventions
- Charles Babbage is credited with the design of the Analytical Engine.
Historical Milestones
- The Telegraph was invented in 1837.
- The Apple II, which popularized personal computing, was released in 1977.
Personal Computing
- The Kenbak-1 is considered the world's first personal computer.
Early Computing Tools
- The Abacus, an early counting tool, laid the foundation for mathematical calculations.
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Test your knowledge of the history of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) with this quiz. Explore key developments from the pre-20th century, including the invention of the abacus and the telegraph, and discover the fascinating journey of ICT's transformational impact on communication and daily life.
