The _____________ was invented to prevent diseases from spreading.
vaccination
15
The ________________was invented to take people up and down buildings.
lift/ elevator
5
Where was paper originally invented?
China
10
What was the last name of the brothers who invented the first working airplane?
Orville and Wilbur Wright (Wright Brothers)
20
Alexander Graham Bell invented what device that we still use today (every day for many people)?
telephone
15
This invention, which shows 4 main directions: East (E), South (S), West (W) and North (N), allows us to tell which direction we are going. What is it?
compass
20
This invention allowed early humans to cook food, stay warm, and keep away wild animals. What was it?
fire
25
This inventor thought of and designed a flying machine, a parachute, a helicopter and many other inventions while also painting the Mona Lisa. Who is he?
Leonardo Da Vinci
20
What is this invention?
microscope
10
Tim Berners-Lee had a vision of a global hyperlinked information system. It became a reality in the late-1980's and 90's, linking the entire World.
The Internet (World Wide Web)
20
Who is this inventor? (hint: initials T.E.)
Thomas Edison
5
It was invented in ancient China in the 9th century and used by armies all around the world. What is it?
gunpowder
15
This invention allowed to run trains, ships and factories, and was one of the driving forces of the Industrial Revolution.
steam engine
25
What is this invention?
VR-glasses (virtual reality glasses)
10
Karl Benz, of Germany, is famous for inventing it in 1885.
car
5
This invention can be found in everything from clocks to vehicles to turbines. It enables the transportations of goods and helps people travel great distance.