History of Technology

The definition of technology is:

• an electronic device

• something that is used by humans

• the application of scientific knowledge to the practical aims of human life

• building stuff

When was the first technology invented?

• Yesterday

• 10,000 years ago

• 2 million years ago

• 1 billion years ago

The first known technological inventions were:

• Stone tools

• Wheels

• Torches

• None of the above

In 1814, John Jethro invented an important farming tool. This was the:

• Tractor

• Plough

• Sprinkler

• Wheelbarrow

The _____________, invented by Robert Fulton in 1807 was a important vehicle used to travel over water.

• Steamboat

• Submarine

• Jetski

• Warship

In 1844, Samuel F.B. Morse invented easy way to communicate from different places. His invention was the:

• Cell phone

• Email

• Telegraph

• Walkie-Talkie

The ___________ is a typing tool invented by Christopher Latham Sholes that uses ink to print words on paper.

• Laptop

• Typewriter

• Keyboard

• None of the above

Thomas Edison invents the first __________ in 1879.

• LED

• Flashlight

• Lantern

• Incandescent light bulb

In 1889, Mrs. WA Cockran invented the ____________, an important kitchen appliance.

• Stove

• Microwave

• Refrigerator

• Dishwasher

In 1989, Tim Berners-Lee invented the ______________, a key invention in the history of computers.

• Desktop Computer

• Motherboard

• World Wide Web

• Search engine