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WorksheetsKey Technological Inventions of the Century for culture day
Total questions: 68
Worksheet time: 45mins
Which invention, first demonstrated in 1926, revolutionised long-distance communication by transmitting moving images?
The radio
The television
The telephone
The phonograph
Who is credited with inventing the World Wide Web in 1989, fundamentally changing how information is shared?
Steve Jobs
Tim Berners-Lee
Bill Gates
Alan Turing
Which invention, first commercially available in 1971, allowed people to perform calculations electronically?
The abacus
The electronic calculator
The slide rule
The cash register
What technology, invented in 1947, is the foundation of modern computers and electronics?
The vacuum tube
The transistor
The microchip
The diode
Which invention, first used in 1973, allowed people to make phone calls without being connected by wires?
The landline telephone
The mobile phone
The walkie-talkie
The pager
Which important medical invention, first used in 1978, helps doctors see inside the body without surgery?
The stethoscope
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
The thermometer
The X-ray
Which invention, developed in the 1970s, is essential for storing large amounts of digital data?
The floppy disk
The hard disk drive
The punch card
The cassette tape
Which invention, first introduced in 1954, changed how people listen to music by allowing them to carry it with them?
The gramophone
The transistor radio
The compact disc
The MP3 player
Which invention, first used in 1978, allows for fast and secure money transfers between banks?
The cheque
The ATM
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
The credit card
Which invention, first flown in 1939, made jet-powered flight possible?
The propeller aeroplane
The jet engine
The helicopter
The glider
Which invention, first used in 1958, is the basis for all modern computers and smartphones?
The vacuum tube
The integrated circuit (microchip)
The relay
The punch card
Which invention, first introduced in 1972, changed the way people play games by allowing them to play on a screen?
The board game
The video game console
The pinball machine
The arcade machine
Which invention, first used in 1969, made it possible for computers to communicate over long distances?
The modem
The ARPANET
The fax machine
The satellite phone
Which invention, first introduced in 1984, made it easier for people to use computers by clicking on icons?
The keyboard
The mouse
The joystick
The touchpad
Which invention, first used in 1971, allowed people to send messages instantly over long distances?
The telegram
The fax
The pager
Which invention, first introduced in 1956, is used to store and play music digitally?
The vinyl record
The compact disc (CD)
The cassette tape
The MP3 player
Which invention, first used in 1978, allows for the scanning and copying of documents?
The typewriter
The photocopier
The scanner
The fax machine
Which invention, first introduced in 1977, made personal computing accessible to the public?
The mainframe computer
The personal computer (PC)
The supercomputer
The laptop
Which invention, first used in 1960, is essential for modern television and computer screens?
The cathode ray tube
The liquid crystal display (LCD)
The plasma screen
The LED
Which invention, first introduced in 1974, is used to read product information at shops using black and white lines?
The QR code
The barcode
The RFID tag
The magnetic strip
Which invention, first used in 1978, allows for the creation of digital images and graphics?
The paintbrush
The graphics tablet
The scanner
The camera
Which invention, first introduced in 1970, is used to store and play video recordings?
The DVD
The VHS tape
The Blu-ray disc
The compact disc
Which invention, first used in 1978, allows for the wireless transmission of data over short distances?
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Infrared
Satellite
Which invention, first introduced in 1978, is used to store and play video games?
The floppy disk
The cartridge
The compact disc
The cassette tape
Which invention, first used in 1978, allows for the creation of three-dimensional objects from digital files?
The laser printer
The 3D printer
The photocopier
The scanner
Which invention, first introduced in 1978, is used to store and play digital music files?
The cassette tape
The MP3 player
The compact disc
The vinyl record
Which invention, first used in 1978, allows for the wireless transmission of television signals?
The cable television
The satellite television
The antenna
The internet
Which invention, first introduced in 1978, is used to store and play digital video files?
The VHS tape
The DVD
The Blu-ray disc
The compact disc
Which invention, first used in 1978, allows for the wireless transmission of data over long distances?
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Infrared
Satellite
Which invention, first introduced in 1978, is used to store and play digital images?
The floppy disk
The memory card
The compact disc
The cassette tape
Who made the first computer ?
Who was the first country on the moon?
(a)
What was the first TV programme in the uk ?
What is the most important invention in the last 50 years ?
Smart Phone
The internet
Electric cars
3D Printing
Which invention, first introduced in 1991, made it possible to browse the World Wide Web?
The word processor
The web browser
The search engine
The email client
Which invention, first used in 1970, allowed for the storage of data using laser technology?
The floppy disk
The compact disc (CD)
The magnetic tape
The hard disk drive
Which invention, first introduced in 1979, changed personal music listening by allowing people to listen to music on the go with headphones?
The transistor radio
The MP3 player
The Walkman
The boombox
Which country invented the printing press?
China
Germany
Italy
France
True or False: Gunpowder was invented in China.
True
False
Which country developed the first mechanical clock?
England
China
France
Germany
Who is known as the father of modern computing?
Alan Turing
Steve Jobs
Charles Babbage
Bill Gates
True or False: Ada Lovelace is considered the first computer programmer.
True
False
Which innovator is linked to the development of the electric bulb?
Thomas Edison
Nikola Tesla
Alexander Graham Bell
Marie Curie
Which app originated in China and became globally popular for short-form videos?
TikTok
Snapchat
Which app is widely used in South Korea for messaging?
LINE
KakaoTalk
Telegram
Which invention allowed mass production of books?
Printing press
Typewriter
Computer
Photocopier
Match the invention to its country: Gunpowder, Telephone, Paper, Radio.
China, USA, Egypt, Italy
China, USA, China, Italy
China, USA, Egypt, Germany
China, USA, China, Germany
Which country pioneered robotics in manufacturing?
Japan
Germany
China
USA
True or False: The first smartphone was developed in Japan.
True
False
Which country invented the first electric car?
USA
Scotland
Germany
China
True or False: The first computer virus was created in the USA.
True
False
One technology that has influenced global education is:
TikTok
KakaoTalk
Which invention is associated with China according to the list provided?
Telephone
Gunpowder
Printing press
Radio
What is an example of a platform used for sharing recipes online?
Streaming platforms
Translation apps
Recipe sharing online
E-learning platforms
Which country is associated with the invention of paper according to the list?
Italy
China
Scotland
USA
What is one of the impacts of increased multilingual content?
Reduced online celebrations
Enhanced digital archives
Increased multilingual content
Limited streaming platforms
Which invention is associated with Scotland according to the list?
Telephone
Gunpowder
Radio
Printing press
Which invention, first introduced in 1983, revolutionized mobile communication by allowing people to make calls anywhere?
The walkie-talkie
The mobile phone
The landline telephone
The pager
Which invention, first used in 1972, enabled the creation and sharing of digital images?
The photocopier
The scanner
The film camera
The digital camera
Which invention, first introduced in 1984, allowed for the creation and printing of documents directly from computers?
The dot matrix printer
The inkjet printer
The typewriter
The laser printer
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Answer the questions below after watching the video
How many 5 1/4-inch floppy disks, each with a capacity of 1.2 MB, would be needed to store 256 GB of data?
213,000
1.2 million
256,000
12,000
What was the top speed of the 1908 Ford Model T?
20 mph
45 mph
60 mph
100 mph
What was the resolution of the 1948 Admiral Model 19A12 TV set?
1024 x 768 pixels
1920 x 1080 pixels
653 x 499 pixels
3840 x 2160 pixels
What was the talk time of the first mobile phone made by Motorola in 1973?
10 minutes
30 minutes
1 hour
2 hours
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