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Discovery or invention?
discovery
What's this?
medicine
What's this?
accident
Who's he?
Newton
What's this?
gravity
What's this?
wheel
What's this?
electricity
Who invented remote control wireless technology?
Nicola Tesla
Where were gunpowder and the first guns invented?
The first confirmed reference to what can be considered gunpowder was in China in the 9th century AD during the Tang dynasty,
Can you drink from your tie?
Yes - With the 'flask tie'. A tie that contains enough whiskey to get you drunk at work.
What is this invention for lonely people called?
The Boyfriend Pillow
Who invented the electric motor (The induction motor)?
Nicola Tesla
What did Johannes Gutenburg invent that changed the world in 1455?
The printing press
What is this invention called?
The Baby Mop. Get your baby to mop the floor as he's crawling around. (Available at - BetterThanPants.com)
Thomas Edison invented the lightbulb - True or False?
FALSE: 1841 — Frederick de Moleyns of England received the first patent for an incandescent lamp, using powdered charcoal between two platinum wires.
What is this invention called?
The ostrich pillow
Wood, coal, oil, petrol, and gas are all different kinds of "fuel"
 
substance that provide heat or power,usually by being burnt
 
a substance that flows freely and is not a solid or a gas
We call water, oil, milk, coffee,... is___________
 
liquid
 
telescope
 
electric
a scientist who studies physics
 
physicist
 
physical
the glass part that fits into an electric lamp to give light when it is switched on
 
lightbulb
 
temperature
 
space
a chemical element that is used in thermometers
 
Mercury
 
band-aid
 
temperature
to make something known to somebody
 
reveal
 
realize
 
remind
a thing or an idea that has been invented
 
invention
 
inventor
 
inventive
a device we use to measure temperature
 
thermometer
 
Band-Aid
 
telescope
a device we use to make very small things look larger
 
microscope
 
telescope
 
thermometer
This device moves very fast and can be used for space travel
 
rocket
 
microscope
 
thermometer
People often use one of these if they have a small cut
 
Band-Aid
 
telescope
 
thermometer
A pen with a very small ball at the end that rolls ink onto paper
 
ballpoint pen
 
pencil
 
pencil case
We use this device to look at faraway objects
 
telescope
 
microscope
 
Band-Aid
The first _______________ for using in a room was invented in 1958.
air conditioner
What is this invention?
camera
What is this invention?
robot
What is this invention?
fidget spinner
What is this invention?
VR-glasses
This invention of 1990s transformed our lives forever (the Internet / nuclear power)
the Internet
The earliest ________was introduced in 1974 by Micro Instrumentation and Telemetry Systems (MITS). (PC - personal computer / rocket)
PC
Famous invention (1903) of the American Wright brothers (airplane / ship)
airplane
K. Benz is famous for inventing it in 1885. (rocket / car)
car
This invention of 1876 changed the way we communicate. (telephone / fax)
telephone
This invention allowed to run trains, ships and factories. (steam engine / nuclear power)
steam engine
Thomas Edison invented it in 1879.
light bulb
It was invented in 1439 and allowed to make books and spread knowledge. (printing press / printer)
printing press
It was invented in ancient China in the 9th century and used by armies all around the world. (gunpowder / compass)
gunpowder
It was invented in ancient China about 100 BC so people could share their ideas. (paper / gunpowder)
paper
Compass was invented in ancient ______________ (China / Egypt)
China
Optical lenses were invented in ancient ______________ (Greece / Egypt)
Egypt
Nail was invented in ancient ______________ (Greece / Egypt)
Egypt
Wheels was invented in ancient ____________ (China / Egypt)
Egypt
What's the oldest invention or discovery? (wheel / fire)
fire
Who wore makeup in the ancient Egyptian time?
 
both men and women
 
only women
 
only men
What were the primary reasons for ancient Egyptians using makeup?
 
protection from the sun and to imitate the look of gods
 
protection from the moon and to imitate the look of actors
What event did the ancient Egyptians need a calendar to predict?
 
annual flooding of the Nile
 
annual drought of the Nile
How important was a calendar to the ancient Egyptians?
 
know the difference between feast and famine
 
know the difference between day and night
How did the Ancient Egyptians care for their teeth?
 
they invented a strange paste
 
they invented a mouthwash
Why did the Ancient Egyptians invent a special toothpaste?
 
to look after their teeth
 
to look after their lips
What materials were used in the Ancient Egyptian toothpaste?
 
salt, mint, pepper and dried flowers
 
sugar, honey, cocoa and dried fruits
What did scribes have to do to learn all the hieroglyphic symbols?
 
studied for years
 
counted for years
How did the Ancient Egyptians write using hieroglyphics?
 
using picture words
 
using numbers
What form of writing did the Ancient Egyptians invent?
 
Hieroglyphics
 
Indus script
What did the Ancient Egyptians use the inner part of the Papyrus plant for?
 
for the scribes to write on
 
for mummification
Where did the Egyptians get the material for their paper-making process?
 
River Nile
 
Amazon River
What plant did the Egyptians use to create the first form of paper?
 
Papyrus
 
Bamboo
What unusual ingredient did the Ancient Egyptians use to cure coughs?
 
cooked mouse
 
cooked lizard
How did the Ancient Egyptians use honey in medicine?
 
treat infection
 
treat toothache
What were the first medicines made from on Egyptian inventions in Medicine?
 
honey and onions
 
sugar and garlic
(n.) a component of a machine or device:
part
(v.) to get better or cause to get better:
improve
(n.) the ability to form mental pictures or ideas of things that are not physically present:
imagination
(n.) a thought or suggestion about how to do something:
idea
What's this?
washing machine
What's this?
refrigerator (fridge)
What's this?
microwave
what's this?
iron
What's this?
dishwasher
What's this?
tablet
What's this?
remote
What's this
light bulb
What's this?
games console
What's this?
cell phone
It is made of metal, plastic and rubber and is used to wash clothes.
Washing machine
It was invented in 1817. It has two wheels and is made of metal, plastic and rubber.
bicycle
Who is this famous inventor?
Steve Jobs
Who invented the first personal computer in 1977?
Steve Jobs
What year was the jet engine plane invented, 1920 or 1930?
1930
It was invented in 1955 and most families have one in their lounge.
television
You use this to keep food cold - what is the invention?
refrigeration / refrigerator
Who invented the light bulb, Thomas Edison or Conrad Gesner?
Thomas Edison
It is made of metal and plastic and you use it to take photographs.
camera
It has four wheels and was invented in 1885
car
What invention do you use to tell the time?
clock
What is this invention?
telephone
What is this invention?
light bulb
What year was the pencil invented, 1465 or 1565?
1565
What year was Instagram invented, 2013 or 2010?
2010
What year was Twitter invented, 2006 or 2001?
2006
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