Inventions
Events of 1926
Math questions
100

This famous scientist, along with scientist Leo Szilard, created a refrigerator that did not require electricity and was environmentally friendly. 

 

Einstein
100

Oh bother! This gentle, honey-loving bear was written by A.A. Milne in the year 1926.

Winnie the Pooh

100

100 x 1 = ?

100

200

John Logie Baird demonstrated this invention, which was capable of displaying moving images, in London. 

Television or TV

200

August 6 Gertrude Ederle becomes the first woman to ___________ across the English Channel.

Swim

200

100 ÷ 50 = ?

2

300

This tasty food was created by 16-year-old Lionel Sternberger in California. He was working at his father's sandwich shop and first called it the Aristocratic Burger. Lactose intolerant people beware!

Cheeseburger

300

This ruler of the British Monarch was born in 1926. She reigned for 70 years. 

Queen Elizabeth II  

300
How many 20's are in 100?

5 twenties

400

The planetarium projector was invented in 1923. However, further design changes made in 1926 helped improve the planetarium projector. What is a planetarium projector used for?


 

Answers may vary: Used to simulate the night sky by casting images of stars and planets onto a domed ceiling. 

400

Sir David Attenborough is a renowned British broadcaster, biologist, and natural historian famous for writing, narrating, and presenting this genre of videos that focus on the lives of animals around the world.


 

Nature documentaries 

400

Ms. M.S. has 100 cats. She wants to put one slipper on each paw of every cat. If slippers are sold only in pairs at $2 per pair, how much will she spend in total?

$400 

Cats have 4 perfect paws

$2 x 2 (pairs of slippers per cat) = $4 per cat

4 x 100 cats = $400 

500

Timber! This now portable invention was created in Germany to make it more efficient to cut down trees weighing up to 140 lbs. 

Chainsaw or Electric Chainsaw

500

On November 11th, 1926. Regina's Memorial Cenotaph was unveiled in honour of the First World War military that did not make it back to Canada. Which park is the Cenotaph located?

Victoria Park

500

Multiple choice: What is the roman numeral for 100?

I           V         X          C          L 


  • I = 1
  • V = 5
  • X = 10
  • L = 50
  • C = 100
M
e
n
u