Inquizitive Minds Quiz July

What was a significant achievement of medieval technology in terms of power sources?

• Use of coal as a fuel for industrial processes

• Introduction of steam power in factories

• Development of windmills for grinding grain

• Use of watermills for irrigation

What is the technological dilemma faced by contemporary society?

• The fear of technology destroying society

• The rapid advancement of technology

• The need to make decisions on using technology constructively

• The lack of political will to address technological issues

What technology transformed the printing industry by mechanizing and accelerating printing processes?

• Linotype machine

• Steam digger

• Trasformers

• Steamboat

What is the meaning of the term "technology" in Greek?

• Art, craft, and word

• Invention and innovation

• Science and technology

• Machines and tools

What technology is central to the digital revolution?

• Transistors

• Steam engine

• Telephones

• Big data

Which technological development was instrumental in hastening progress during the two World Wars?

• Airplane

• Automobile

• Television

• Microwave

What was the major building material used in the 17th century in areas with a shortage of stone?

• Timber

• Brick

• Cast iron

• Glass

The steam engine was invented by:

• Robert Boyle

• Otto von Guericke

• Thomas Savery

• Galileo

Which mode of transmission has been most important in spreading new technologies?

• Printing press

• Migration of craftsmen

• Travelers visiting sources of innovation

• Trade in artifacts

What was the major power source during the Industrial Revolution that revolutionized various industries?

• Water power

• Wind power

• Steam power

• Animal power