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History of Computers 1

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Many devices were created throughout the ages and helped to build up to what we now know as a computer. Which is the oldest representative?

a)

The Pascaline

b)

The Mouse

c)

The Abacus

d)

The Ipod

2.

Which set below BEST represents the creators of the abacus?

a)

Greek, Russians, Jamaicans

b)

Babylonians, Chinese, Romans

c)

Japanese, Egyptians, Spanish

d)

Americans, Russians, Mexicans

3.

Who was the creator of the Pascaline?

a)

Blaise Pascal

b)

Martin Lawrence

c)

Steve Jobs

d)

Herman Hollerith

4.

In what year was the Pascaline invented?

a)

1876

b)

1633

c)

1642

d)

1842

5.

Select the BEST estimation of when the Abacus was created.

a)

300 B.C.E

b)

3000 B.C.E

c)

5000 B.C.E

d)

300 B.C

6.

Which device was used to MAINLY assist with adding and subtracting?

a)

The Abacus

b)

The Calculator

c)

The Pascaline

d)

The Tabulating Machine

7.

The creator of the Pascaline was said to be a _______________

a)

Doctor

b)

Lawyer

c)

Chemist

d)

Mathematician

8.

Identify the device. Ensure to spell the word correctly.

(a)  

9.

Identify the device

(a)