Innovators and Inventors

What is the key to the success of mankind in the modern age?

• Mass production

• Military power

• Natural resources

• Political alliances

Who was the visionary reformer in Japan who embraced the future and transformed Mitsubishi into a global corporation?

• Iwasaki Yaturo

• Charles Goodyear

• Alexander Fleming

• Alice Harris

What breakthrough did Charles Goodyear make in the field of rubber?

• Vulcanization

• Synthetic production

• Waterproofing

• Heat resistance

Who exposed the brutal colonial rule and human rights abuses in the Congo through photography?

• Alice Harris

• Alexander Fleming

• Iwasaki Yaturo

• Charles Goodyear

What was the largest moving object on the planet during the early 20th century?

• RMS Titanic

• The Empire State Building

• The Howitzer

• The Tank

What was the result of the collision between the RMS Titanic and an iceberg?

• Sinking of the ship

• Minor damage

• Evacuation of passengers

• Successful rescue operation

What was the main purpose of the American Civil War?

• To end slavery

• To gain independence

• To expand territory

• To establish a monarchy

What was the impact of mass production on wars?

• It gave the Union a massive advantage

• It led to the development of new weapons

• It increased casualties

• It prolonged the war

What was the main motivation for millions of people to migrate to the USA in the early 20th century?

• The dream of starting a new life

• The promise of wealth and luxury

• Escape from war and conflict

• Political persecution

What was the impact of Alexander Fleming's discovery on mankind?

• It revolutionized medicine with the development of antibiotics

• It led to the invention of the telephone

• It improved transportation with the creation of the automobile

• It transformed agriculture with the introduction of genetically modified crops