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Match the following individuals with their contributions to the internet:
Match the following individuals with their contributions to the internet:
Tim Berners-Lee = Developed the World Wide Web CERN = Where hypertext was conceptualized Queen Elizabeth II = Knighted Sir Tim Berners-Lee Oxford University = Where Berners-Lee studied physics
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Hypertext = A system for sharing information World Wide Web = Global system for interlinked hypertext documents First browser = Created by Tim Berners-Lee Active websites = Over 630 million as of 2004
Match the following dates with their significance:
Match the following dates with their significance:
1980 = Berners-Lee started at CERN 6th August 1991 = Launch of the first website 2004 = Berners-Lee was knighted 1955 = Tim Berners-Lee was born
Match the following concepts with their relevance:
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Match the following technologies with their inventors or origins:
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Match the following phrases with Sir Tim Berners-Lee's legacy:
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Study Notes
The Advent of the Internet
- The internet has largely replaced traditional libraries as the primary source for information, shopping, business, and social communication.
- Tim Berners-Lee is credited with inventing the World Wide Web, a system that has become integral to modern life.
Tim Berners-Lee: Key Facts
- Born on June 8, 1955, in London, England.
- Studied physics at Oxford University before becoming an engineer and software writer.
- In 1980, began working at CERN (European Organisation for Nuclear Research).
Major Contributions
- Developed the concept of "hypertext" to enable information sharing within companies.
- Expanded hypertext to facilitate global information sharing, leading to the creation of the World Wide Web (www).
- Created the first web browser and launched the first website on August 6, 1991.
Impact and Recognition
- As of now, there are approximately 630 million active websites, with more continuously being created.
- In 2004, Tim Berners-Lee was knighted for his services to the global development of the internet.
- His contributions are regarded as possibly the most significant achievement of the 20th century, with lasting impacts on society and communication.
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Explore the origins of the Internet and the pivotal role played by Tim Berners-Lee in its development. This quiz delves into how the Internet transformed our lives and the nature of information access in the modern age. Test your knowledge of this revolutionary figure and the impact of the web on society.
