Questions and Answers
What was the oldest surviving mechanical clock made?
1300's
Who discovered the pendulum, improving time keeping?
Galileo
What timekeeping devices were widely used in the 1500's?
Water clocks and hourglasses
Who invented the Pocket Watch and in what year?
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When did the Wrist Watch come into widespread use?
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Who invented printing and in what year?
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Who invented the Printing Press and when?
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When were eyeglasses invented?
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What did Galileo use lenses to make in 1606?
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What was the first useable rifle called?
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What device greatly increased control over steering a ship?
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Who invented the Flush Toilet and when?
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Who invented the first digital calculator?
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Who invented the Thermometer and when?
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Who invented the Mercury Thermometer and when?
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Who invented the Submarine and when?
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Who invented the Match and when?
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Study Notes
Inventions of the Renaissance
- The oldest surviving mechanical clock was crafted in the 1300s, marking a significant advancement in timekeeping.
- Galileo discovered the pendulum, improving clock accuracy and leading to better timekeeping methods.
- Water clocks and hourglasses were commonly utilized during the 1500s for measuring time.
- Peter Henlein invented the pocket watch in 1505, utilizing spring power to create a smaller, more portable timepiece.
- Wrist watches gained popularity only in the 1800s, reflecting advancements in design and technology.
- The concept of printing originated in China, with the first record of printing dating back to 868.
- Johan Gutenberg invented the printing press in the mid-1400s, featuring movable type, enabling faster and easier book production; he printed one of the first Bibles.
- Eyeglasses were invented in the 1300s, and their demand surged after the printing press was introduced, initially correcting far-sightedness before catering to near-sightedness.
- Lenses were not limited to eyeglasses; Galileo utilized them for an astronomical telescope in 1606, while Isaac Newton developed the first reflecting telescope in 1668.
- The musket, developed in Spain during the 1500s, was the first operational rifle, allowing soldiers to carry it into battle; early versions weighed over 40 pounds and measured 6 feet long.
- The rudder was invented in the 1200s, significantly enhancing a ship's steering control.
- Sir John Harington created the flush toilet (water closet) in 1589, utilizing a valve system to release water.
- Blaise Pascal invented the first digital calculator, the Pascaline, at age 18 to assist his father with tax calculations.
- Galileo invented the thermometer in 1593, enabling temperature measurement through materials that react to heat changes.
- Gabriel Fahrenheit developed the mercury thermometer in 1714, marking further progress in temperature measurement technology.
- Cornelius van Drebbel invented the submarine in 1624, a leather-covered rowboat designed for underwater travel, with roots of the concept illustrated by Leonardo da Vinci a century earlier.
- Robert Boyle invented the match in 1680, creating a safer alternative to traditional fire-starting methods; improvements led to the development of the modern safety match.
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Explore the innovative inventions from the Renaissance era with these flashcards. Discover significant advancements in timekeeping, including the mechanical clock and the pocket watch. Perfect for anyone interested in the history of technology and its impact on society.
