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History of Technology

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The definition of technology is:

a)

an electronic device

b)

something that is used by humans

c)

the application of scientific knowledge to the practical aims of human life

d)

building stuff

2.

When was the first technology invented?

a)

Yesterday

b)

10,000 years ago

c)

2 million years ago

d)

1 billion years ago

3.

The first known technological inventions were:

a)

Stone tools

b)

Wheels

c)

Torches

d)

None of the above

4.

In 1814, John Jethro invented an important farming tool. This was the:

a)

Tractor

b)

Plough

c)

Sprinkler

d)

Wheelbarrow

5.

The _____________, invented by Robert Fulton in 1807 was a important vehicle used to travel over water.

a)

Steamboat

b)

Submarine

c)

Jetski

d)

Warship

6.

In 1844, Samuel F.B. Morse invented easy way to communicate from different places. His invention was the:

a)

Cell phone

b)

Email

c)

Telegraph

d)

Walkie-Talkie

7.

The ___________ is a typing tool invented by Christopher Latham Sholes that uses ink to print words on paper.

a)

Laptop

b)

Typewriter

c)

Keyboard

d)

None of the above

8.

Thomas Edison invents the first __________ in 1879.

a)

LED

b)

Flashlight

c)

Lantern

d)

Incandescent light bulb

9.

In 1889, Mrs. WA Cockran invented the ____________, an important kitchen appliance.

a)

Stove

b)

Microwave

c)

Refrigerator

d)

Dishwasher

10.

In 1989, Tim Berners-Lee invented the ______________, a key invention in the history of computers.

a)

Desktop Computer

b)

Motherboard

c)

World Wide Web

d)

Search engine