Thomas Edison: The Inventor Who Changed the World

The video explores Thomas Edison's life and inventions, highlighting his impact on modern technology. It covers his early life, his work at Menlo Park, and his development of the phonograph and electric light. Edison's later years and his contributions to motion pictures and storage batteries are also discussed, showcasing his lasting influence on the technological world.

What nickname did Thomas Edison have among his family and friends?

• Al

• Scout

• Junior

• Sparky

What early skill did Edison develop while working on the railroad?

• Operating a telegraph

• Building engines

• Conducting trains

• Designing railroads

Where did Edison establish his larger research facility?

• New York City, New York

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Hartford, Connecticut

• Menlo Park, New Jersey

What was the significant improvement Edison made to the telephone?

• Made it wireless

• Added a camera

• Reduced its size

• Improved voice clarity and range

What material did Edison use to create a long-lasting light bulb?

• Platinum

• Carbonized bamboo

• Threads

• Rolled paper

Which company did Edison's light companies eventually become?

• Verizon

• General Electric

• AT&T

• Microsoft

What was Edison's motion picture camera called?

• None of the above

• Cinema viewer

• Moviescope

• Kinetograph

In what applications were Edison's alkaline storage batteries used?

• All of the above

• Mines

• Railroads

• Model T cars

How many US patents did Thomas Edison hold during his lifetime?

• 570

• 223

• 800

• 1,093

Which of Edison's inventions do you think had the greatest impact on modern life?

• Electric light

• Phonograph

• Motion picture camera

• Alkaline storage battery