19th Century Innovations and Discoveries

The video explores the Second Industrial Revolution, highlighting its origins in Great Britain and its spread to other countries. It covers technological innovations such as electricity, chemicals, and transportation advancements. The video also discusses the impact of these developments on communication, medicine, and urban living conditions, emphasizing the role of key figures like Henry Bessemer, Alfred Nobel, and Thomas Edison.

Which country was the first to experience the Industrial Revolution?

• Great Britain

• Germany

• France

• United States

What was Henry Bessemer known for during the Second Industrial Revolution?

• Inventing the light bulb

• Creating a new steel-making process

• Inventing the radio

• Developing the first battery

Who invented dynamite and later established a prestigious prize?

• Thomas Edison

• Marie Curie

• Alfred Nobel

• Alexander Graham Bell

What innovation did Henry Ford bring to the automobile industry?

• Steam-powered engines

• Three-wheeled vehicles

• Assembly line production

• Electric cars

Which invention is associated with Samuel Morse?

• Telephone

• Electric light bulb

• Radio

• Telegraph

Who were the aviation pioneers that utilized Otto Lilienthal's glider information?

• Thomas Edison

• The Wright brothers

• Henry Ford

• Alexander Graham Bell

What theory did Louis Pasteur confirm in the 1870s?

• Theory of Evolution

• Theory of Relativity

• Germ Theory

• Quantum Theory

Which disease was linked to contaminated water during the 19th century?

• Tuberculosis

• Cholera

• Smallpox

• Typhoid

What was a major public health improvement in European cities during the 19th century?

• Introduction of electric cars

• Invention of the telephone

• Installation of sewers

• Development of skyscrapers

Who discovered the bacterium causing tuberculosis?

• Florence Nightingale

• Joseph Lister

• Louis Pasteur

• Robert Koch