Innovations and Contributions in Science

The video explores the contributions of ten of the greatest inventors in history, highlighting their innovations and the impact of their work. From Leonardo Da Vinci's artistic and technological genius to Thomas Edison's prolific inventions, each inventor's legacy is examined. The video covers a wide range of fields, including art, science, mathematics, and technology, showcasing how these inventors shaped the world we live in today.

Which of the following was NOT one of Leonardo Da Vinci's conceptualized designs?

• Flying machines

• Double hulled ship

• Armoured vehicle

• Electric light bulb

What was one of Benjamin Franklin's contributions to the field of electricity?

• Discovery of the electric motor

• Invention of the lightning rod

• Creation of the electric battery

• Development of the electric generator

Which mathematical concept was NOT proven by Archimedes?

• Approximation of pi

• Pythagorean theorem

• Volume of a sphere

• Area of a circle

What was the primary impact of Johannes Gutenberg's printing press?

• It was used only for religious texts

• It sparked the era of mass communication

• It restricted access to information

• It increased the cost of books

What is Charles Babbage best known for in the field of computing?

• Developing the concept of a programmable machine

• Inventing the first electronic computer

• Designing the first computer network

• Creating the first computer software

Which of the following was NOT an achievement of Galileo Galilei?

• Improving the telescope

• Discovering the moons of Venus

• Inventing the military compass

• Supporting the heliocentric model

What was the Wright brothers' key innovation for controlled flight?

• Vertical takeoff

• Three-axis control

• Supersonic speed

• Jet propulsion

What was James Watt's major contribution to the Industrial Revolution?

• Invention of the steam engine

• Improvement of the steam engine's efficiency

• Creation of the assembly line

• Development of the electric motor

What did Tim Berners-Lee invent that revolutionized the internet?

• The first social media platform

• The first search engine

• The World Wide Web

• The first email system

Which of the following was NOT one of Thomas Edison's inventions?

• Sound recording

• Telephone

• Motion pictures

• Electric light bulb