History of Technology
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What was an important invention that transformed the way people live their lives?

  • The wheel
  • The bow
  • The car (correct)
  • The computer

What technological discovery enabled the invention of many other devices?

  • The invention of the wheel
  • The discovery of electricity (correct)
  • The discovery of fire
  • The creation of the internet

What is an example of a technological discovery that can be both life-giving and life-threatening?

  • The invention of the computer
  • The invention of the car
  • The splitting of the atom (correct)
  • The discovery of electricity

What is an example of a simple object that was an important invention in ancient times?

<p>The knife (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What period of time saw a large number of life-changing technological advances?

<p>The 20th century (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a technological invention that opened the door for many other inventions?

<p>The computer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the invention of the car impact people's lives?

<p>It transformed the way we live our lives</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the discovery of electricity in the 20th century?

<p>It opened the possibility for so many inventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a technological discovery that has both positive and negative consequences?

<p>The splitting of the atom</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a simple object that was an important invention in ancient times?

<p>The wheel</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 20th century in terms of technological advancements?

<p>It saw a large number of life-changing technological advances</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a technological invention that has had a profound impact on modern society?

<p>The computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ancient Civilizations and Technology

  • In ancient civilizations, such as Rome, Babylon, and Greece, technology was developed through various inventions
  • These inventions included simple objects like bowls, knives, houses, clothes, and the wheel

20th Century Technological Advances

  • The discovery of electricity enabled numerous inventions
  • The invention of the car revolutionized daily life
  • The invention of the computer opened doors to further technological advancements

Life-Changing and Life-Threatening Discoveries

  • The "splitting of the atom" led to the development of nuclear power
  • Nuclear power can provide energy for entire cities
  • However, it also gave rise to weapons of mass destruction, posing a threat to cities and humanity

Ancient Civilizations and Technology

  • In ancient civilizations, such as Rome, Babylon, and Greece, technology was developed through various inventions
  • These inventions included simple objects like bowls, knives, houses, clothes, and the wheel

20th Century Technological Advances

  • The discovery of electricity enabled numerous inventions
  • The invention of the car revolutionized daily life
  • The invention of the computer opened doors to further technological advancements

Life-Changing and Life-Threatening Discoveries

  • The "splitting of the atom" led to the development of nuclear power
  • Nuclear power can provide energy for entire cities
  • However, it also gave rise to weapons of mass destruction, posing a threat to cities and humanity

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Explore the evolution of technology from ancient civilizations to 20th century advancements, including inventions and innovations that shaped our world.

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