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WorksheetsTED 1.01 Review
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 54mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The development and widespread use of agricultural technology led to significant improvements in:
a)
personal hygiene.
b)
human longevity and health.
c)
engineering.
d)
scientific discovery.
2.
Which technological device was a catalyst for additional scientific discoveries?
a)
Microscope
b)
Gaming system
c)
Automobile
d)
Microwave oven
3.
In what time period did alphabet and coins come into general use?
a)
Iron Age
b)
Middle Ages
c)
Stone Age
d)
Information Age
4.
The use and production of stone tools occurred in which period of human history?
a)
Paleolithic
b)
Renaissance
c)
Information
d)
Communication
5.
The Renaissance, which translates to "rebirth", represents a significant period of human history that resulted in major advancements of:
a)
industry and manufacturing.
b)
natural sciences.
c)
medical practices and procedures.
d)
agriculture and irrigation.
6.
The invention of the transistor and microprocessor launched the:
a)
Information Age.
b)
Industrial Revolution.
c)
Renaissance.
d)
global importing and exporting of goods.
7.
What time period falls in between the Bronze Age and the Middle Ages?
a)
Iron Age
b)
Renaissance
c)
Information Age
d)
Industrial Revolution
8.
The period of human history that dramatically influenced the advancement of science through the development of instruments for measuring was the:
a)
Renaissance.
b)
Neometrics.
c)
Industrial Revolution.
d)
Information Age.
9.
Integrated circuits, microprocessors, fiber optics, and computer networks have multiplied in use in the last few decades. What is the name of the age when these advancements were made?
a)
Industrial Age
b)
Information Age
c)
Data Age
d)
Digital Age
10.
In the information age, significant advancements in the areas of communication have come about. Which invention is not a product of the information age?
a)
Computer
b)
Television
c)
Cell phone
d)
MP3 player
11.
A technologically literate person should have a good understanding of the history of technology because:
a)
it allows one to understand how old and obsolete technologies are now valuable in today's society.
b)
greater understanding of technology history will increase one's knowledge for other history classes.
c)
it helps one to better understand the scientific method.
d)
it allows one to understand how technology evolves and builds through invention and innovation.
12.
Which field is critical to competitive economic growth in the twenty-first century and is a mainstay of the present technological age?
a)
Transportation technologies
b)
Information and communication technologies
c)
Construction technologies
d)
Manufacturing technologies
13.
The microscope, telescope, and calculator are all products of the:
a)
Renaissance.
b)
Middle Ages.
c)
Information Age.
d)
Iron Age.
14.
The printing press, magnetic compass, paper money, and the waterwheel were invented during the:
a)
Middle Ages.
b)
Iron Age.
c)
Bronze Age.
d)
Renaissance.
15.
The representative artifacts, Barometer, clocks, etc., for the Renaissance period appear more detailed and are constructed with more precision than in previous periods. This suggests that there may have been improvements in:
a)
methods of measuring.
b)
computer-integrated manufacturing.
c)
human creativity.
d)
public education.
16.
Studying the historical developments of technology helps citizens:
a)
vote for public funding for new science and technology initiatives.
b)
rely on the expertise of others to make technological decisions.
c)
appreciate how innovation is an essential component of history.
d)
select the best solution to a problem.
17.
During the Renaissance period, the technological development of items such as telescopes, microscopes, and thermometers greatly influenced progress in:
a)
science.
b)
manufacturing.
c)
construction.
d)
electricity.
18.
In order to better understand the world and technology around it, with regards to invention and innovation, people need to understand:
a)
the history of technology.
b)
the future of the country.
c)
current political bills and laws.
d)
the history of civilizations.
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