Historical Inventions and Innovators

The video explores the concept of inventions and the inventors behind them. It highlights the significance of inventions like the wheel, light bulb, and mobile phone, and discusses famous inventors such as Thomas Edison and Louis Pasteur. The video also covers the invention of the chocolate chip cookie by Ruth Graves Wakefield and the evolution of mobile phones, emphasizing the continuous advancement in technology. The video concludes with a review of the key concepts and encourages viewers to think about becoming inventors themselves.

What is an invention?

• A tool used for hunting

• Something that has never been made before

• A type of transportation

• A historical artifact

Why do historians believe the wheel was invented?

• To improve communication

• For artistic expression

• To enhance agricultural productivity

• To meet the need for transportation

Which invention is Thomas Edison famous for improving?

• The incandescent light bulb

• The telephone

• The printing press

• The steam engine

What was the phonograph a precursor to?

• The modern computer

• The electric guitar

• The digital camera

• Today's record players

What process did Louis Pasteur develop to prevent food spoilage?

• Canning

• Pasteurization

• Fermentation

• Freezing

Which disease did Louis Pasteur NOT develop a vaccine for?

• Smallpox

• Influenza

• Rabies

• Anthrax

Who invented the chocolate chip cookie?

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Marie Curie

• Ruth Graves Wakefield

• Thomas Edison

What did Ruth Graves Wakefield receive from Nestle in exchange for her cookie recipe?

• A new car

• A cash prize

• A vacation package

• A lifetime supply of chocolate

Who is credited with creating the first handheld cellular phone?

• Nikola Tesla

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Martin Cooper

• Steve Jobs

How much did the first handheld cellular phone weigh?

• 1 pound

• 2.5 pounds

• 4.4 pounds

• 6 pounds