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Inventions Which Changed History 2
Solution
Q.1.
Sir Tim Berners-Lee, a British computer scientist, invented something we nearly all use. What was it?
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The hairbrush
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The World Wide Web
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The shoe
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The lunch box
Q.2.
Norman Woodland's invention has changed the way the world shops. What did he invent?
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The shopping cart
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The supermarket
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Plastic packaging
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The barcode
Q.3.
In 1893, Whitcomb Judson invented a fastening device which people all over the world use every day. What was it?
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The button
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The zipper
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Velcro
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The snap
Q.4.
The compass was invented by the Chinese between the 9th and 11th Century. Before its introduction, how did ships navigate?
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By watching the sun's movement
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By telephoning a sea captain for help
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By using maps on the internet
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By recognizing landmarks and looking at the stars
Q.5.
Dozens of scientists tried to refine a design for refrigeration, including one very famous name. Who was it?
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Albert Einstein
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Sir Isaac Newton
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Louis Pasteur
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Charles Darwin
Q.6.
An American chef, George Crum, was trying to make French Fries for a complaining customer inWhat did he supposedly invent?
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The jacket potato
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The roast potato
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The potato chip
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Mashed potato
Q.7.
Where was paper invented?
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France
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America
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China
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Germany
Q.8.
John Shepherd Barron invented the cash machine inWhich was the first bank to have one?
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Barclays
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NatWest
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Halifax
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Santander
Q.9.
In 1928, Alexander Flemming discovered penicillin. How is it used?
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As a cough medicine
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As an antibiotic
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As a foot powder
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As a treatment for lice
Q.10.
In 1968, Spencer Silver invented a not-so-sticky glue. What was that glue used for eventually?
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Sticking wigs to ladies
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Sticking plasters
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Wallpaper paste
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The Post-It note
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