Thomas Edison Quiz

Where was Thomas Edison born?

• Milan, Ohio

• New York City, New York

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Chicago, Illinois

What was a significant challenge Thomas Edison faced in his early education?

• He was homeschooled because he was too advanced for his school.

• He was expelled from school for asking too many questions.

• He had hearing problems that made school difficult for him.

• He moved frequently, making it hard to keep up with school.

Who primarily educated Thomas Edison after he left formal schooling?

• His father

• His mother

• He was self-taught

• A private tutor

What was Thomas Edison's first invention?

• The phonograph

• The electric light bulb

• The motion picture camera

• An electric vote recorder

In what year did Thomas Edison invent the light bulb?

• 1879

• 1880

• 1885

• 1890

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

• Copper

• Carbonized cotton thread

• Tungsten

• Bamboo

How long did Thomas Edison's first successful light bulb last before burning out?

• 13.5 hours

• 24 hours

• 40 hours

• Over 100 hours

Where did Thomas Edison establish his first research laboratory?

• Menlo Park, New Jersey

• New York City, New York

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Chicago, Illinois

What nickname was Thomas Edison given due to his many inventions?

• The Wizard of Menlo Park

• The Father of Electricity

• The Master of Light

• The Inventor of the Modern World

How did Thomas Edison's invention of the light bulb impact society?

• It made electric lighting safe and affordable for widespread use.

• It led directly to the invention of the television.

• It decreased the need for oil and gas lamps, but was too expensive for most people.

• It had little impact until the invention of the power grid.