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Who invented the printing press in 1450 AD?
Who invented the printing press in 1450 AD?
- Vinton Cerf
- Charles Babbage
- Alan Turing
- Johannes Gutenberg (correct)
Who was responsible for the invention of the printing press?
Who was responsible for the invention of the printing press?
- Alan Turing
- Johannes Gutenberg (correct)
- Charles Babbage
- James Watt
Which invention has been the foremost revolutionary invention of the 20th century?
Which invention has been the foremost revolutionary invention of the 20th century?
- The mechanical computer
- The internet (correct)
- The printing press
- The steam engine
Which invention was initially used to provide a network of communication within research labs and universities in the US?
Which invention was initially used to provide a network of communication within research labs and universities in the US?
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How many computers were connected through the internet across 180 countries in 1996?
How many computers were connected through the internet across 180 countries in 1996?
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Which invention has been described as the foremost revolutionary invention of the 20th century?
Which invention has been described as the foremost revolutionary invention of the 20th century?
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- James Watt invented the steam engine, which played a pivotal role in the invention of other machinery such as automobiles and airplanes.
- Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press in 1450 AD, which revolutionized the cultural and industrial revolution in Europe.
- Charles Babbage invented the first mechanical computer in the early 19th century, which has accomplished amazing things in various areas of life.
- Alan Turing mentioned the principle of the modern computer, which was later developed by Babbage.
- Vinton Cerf invented the internet in 1973, backed by the US Department of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA).
- The internet's initial use was to provide a network of communication within research labs and universities in the US.
- The internet (along with the World Wide Web) has been the foremost revolutionary invention of the 20th century.
- In 1996, more than 25 million computers were connected through the internet across 180 countries.
- The steam engine, printing press, computer, and internet have all had a significant impact on society and changed the face of the planet we live in.
- These inventions have helped to create and improve various industries, including transportation, communication, and technology.
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