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Inventions Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an invention?

a)

A new idea, tool, or process that solves a problem or makes life better.

b)

A historical event that changed the world.

c)

A natural phenomenon that occurs regularly.

d)

A fictional story created for entertainment.

2.

Fill the blank in Gutenberg's famous quote: "Even when things are hard, keep trying and (a)   "

3.

The radio was the first wireless communication system.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Why are inventions important?

a)

They make life more difficult

b)

They make life easier

c)

They make life boring

d)

They make life slower

5.

Which force pushes a plane forwards?

a)

Thrust

b)

Magic

c)

Drag

d)

Lift

6.

Match the following

a)

Printing Press

1.

Johannes Gutenberg

b)

Lightbulb

2.

Thomas Edison

c)

Aeroplane

3.

Wright Brothers

7.

When was the printing press invented?

a)

1640

b)

1340

c)

1440

d)

1540

8.

What force pushes a plane up in the air?

a)

Magic

b)

Thrust

c)

Lift

d)

Gravity

9.

Which part of a lightbulb glows?

a)

Cap

b)

Glass

c)

Contact Wire

d)

Filament

10.

The radio was invented in (a)   . (Location)

11.

Which of the following is a benefit of inventions?

a)

They make life more dangerous

b)

They make life safer

c)

They make life more confusing

d)

They make life more expensive

12.

Planes help with...

a)

Visiting other countries faster

b)

Delivering goods around the world

c)

Emergency services

13.

Which of these idioms comes from the printing press?

a)

Cliche

b)

Hot off the press

c)

Stop the presses

d)

Mind your Ps and Qs

e)

Take the press off

14.

The radio was invented in...

a)

1997

b)

1797

c)

1897

d)

1697

15.

Fill the blank in Edison's quote about growth mindset. "I haven't (a)   ; I've found 10,000 ways that won't work."