Famous Inventors

What is an invention?

• A. A type of animal

• B. A new idea or device

• C. A place to visit

• D. A kind of food

What does it mean to invent something?

• To use something that already exists

• To create or design something new

• To buy a new item

• To read about something

Why do people invent things?

• To solve specific problems

• To win a prize

• Because they are bored

• To travel to new places

Which of the following was invented by accident?

• Bicycle

• Popsicle

• Airplane

• Computer

What is another reason why people invent things?

• To make life more difficult

• To make life easier or more enjoyable

• To create problems

• To study history

What qualities are mentioned as important for inventors in the image?

• Creativity, patience, and strength

• Creativity, problem-solving, and perseverance

• Intelligence, quick thinking, and energy

• Artistic, musical, and literary skills

Who invented the telephone?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Louis Braille

• Josephine Cochrane

What did Louis Braille invent?

• The light bulb

• The airplane

• Braille system

• The internet

Who were the first to successfully build and fly an airplane?

• The Wright Brothers

• Madam C.J. Walker

• Garrett Morgan

• Tim Berners-Lee

Who is known for inventing a hair care product and becoming one of the first American women to become a self-made millionaire?

• Josephine Cochrane

• Temple Grandin

• Madam C.J. Walker

• Garrett Morgan