Inventions That Changed the World
Invention Dates
Inventors' Nationalities
Famous Inventors
100

This invention, which allows people to instantly send written messages over the internet, was created in the 1970s and is still used today. What is it?

E-Mail

100

Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, comes from which country?

The UK

100

In what year was the first telephone invented by Alexander Graham Bell?

1876

100

This man is considered the father of modern physics and revolutionized science with his theory of relativity. Who is he?

Albert Einstein

200

This medical invention by Edward Jenner in 1796 used a small amount of a virus to protect against diseases like smallpox. What is it?

The vaccine

200

Thomas Edison was from which country?

The USA

200

The Wright brothers successfully flew the first airplane in which year?

1903

300

This device, created by Tim Berners-Lee, allowed people to browse information on the internet using "hyperlinks." What is it?

The web browser

300

Alexander Graham Bell was born in which country?

Scotland

300

In what year was the World Wide Web created by Tim Berners-Lee?

1989

300

This German inventor developed the first practical automobile and is considered the father of the modern car. Who is he?

Karl Benz

400

The invention of this in the 18th century by James Watt powered factories and trains, helping start the Industrial Revolution. What is it?

The steam engine

400

Nikola Tesla was born in what is now which European country?

Croatia

400

In what year did Henry Ford introduce the Model T, the first affordable car for many Americans?

1908

500

This device, invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century, made it easier to print books and spread knowledge. What is it?
 

The printing press

500

Marie Curie, known for her research on radioactivity, was born in Poland but did much of her work in which country?

France

500

The first successful vaccine for polio was developed by Jonas Salk in which year?

1955

500

This French engineer invented the process of pasteurization, which is used to kill harmful bacteria in food and drinks. Who is he?

Louis Pasteur

M
e
n
u