Invention and Inventors

Who is credited with the invention of the light bulb?

• Albert Einstein

• Thomas Edison

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Isaac Newton

What material did Thomas Edison use for the filament in his light bulb?

• Aluminum

• Carbonized bamboo

• Plastic

• Steel

Who are the Wright brothers and what did they invent?

• Orville and Wilbur Wright, they invented the bicycle.

• Orville and Wilbur Wright, they invented the airplane.

• Orville and Wilbur Wright, they invented the microwave.

• Orville and Wilbur Wright, they invented the internet.

What is the name of the first successful powered airplane?

• Cessna 172

• Wright Flyer

• Boeing 747

• Airbus A380

Who is considered the father of the computer?

• Charles Babbage

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Nikola Tesla

• Thomas Edison

What was the name of the first electronic general-purpose computer?

• ENIAC

• Commodore 64

• Macintosh

• IBM 5100

What is the meaning of inventions?

• Copying existing ideas

• Destroying something old

• Ignoring new concepts

• Creation or discovery of something new or innovative

Why are inventions important in our daily lives?

• Inventions make our lives more difficult

• Inventions have no impact on our daily lives

• Inventions are only important for historical purposes

• Inventions improve our daily lives.

What does biography mean?

• A biography is a type of science fiction novel

• A biography is a type of mathematical equation

• A biography is a type of cooking recipe

• A biography is a written account of another person's life.

Why is it important to study the biographies of inventors?

• To find out about their favorite vacation spots

• To learn about their favorite foods and hobbies

• To understand their fashion choices

• To gain insight into their creative process and the impact of their inventions on society