The History of computing

Who invented the first computer?

• Leonardo da Vinci
• Isaac Newton
• Thomas Edison
• Charles Babbage

Charles Babbage was an English Mathematician and Engineer. What year did he start building his first computer prototype?

• In 1900

• In 1837

• In 1600

• In 1750

What was the name of Charles Babbage's first computer prototype?

• The Analytical Engine

• The Abacus

• The Pascaline

• The Jacquard Loom

What was the profession of Charles Babbage?

• Mathematician

• Painter

• Musician

• Politician

Was Charles Babbage able to see his analytical machine working?

• Yes, he was. He loved it and showed it to many people.

• No, he wan't. He died before it was finished.

The first mechanical adding machine was invented in 1642 by...

• Isaac Newton
• Leonardo da Vinci
• Galileo Galilei
• Blaise Pascal

Who is considered the first computer programmer?

• Ada Lovelace

• Charles Babbage

• Alan Turing

• Grace Hopper

What was the profession of Ada Lovelace?

• Mathematician

• Painter

• Musician

• Politician

Ada Lovelace was poet Byron daughter, and Countess of Lovelace. Did she work with Charles Baggage Analytical engine?

• Yes, she did. She made the first computer programme.

• No, she didn't. She prefered listening to poems.

In 1801, Josheph Jacquard developed a system to give automated instructions to the looms. Which is this system?

• The analytical machine

• The automatic loom

• Edison Light Bulb
• Punched cards