Inventions & Discoveries
Is a discovery something NEW that people make, or something that already EXISTS?
Something that already exists. A discovery is when you find something for the first time.
In prehistoric times, people made simple tools. True or false: they also learned to control fire.
True! Prehistoric people learned to control fire and make simple tools and weapons.
What animals pulled the first carts and wagons? Name ONE.
Oxen, donkeys or horses.
True or false: Wilhelm Röntgen discovered X-rays by accident.
True! He discovered X-rays by accident in 1895.
Which of these was NOT invented in Ancient History? A) the wheel B) the aeroplane C) the abacus
B) The aeroplane. It was invented in 1903 by the Wright brothers.
True or false: the Ford Model T had doors and side windows.
False! The Ford Model T had NO doors and NO side windows.
Fill in the gap: Before the wheel, people had to _____ or _____ loads along the ground.
Push; pull
What was the printing press used for? Give ONE example.
The printing press was used to print books and newspapers quickly. More people learned to read.
True or false: the Ford Model T had brakes.
False! It had no brakes, but it had a system linked to the engine to slow down.
The light bulb was invented in 1879. What did people use to light their homes BEFORE the light bulb?
Oil lamps and candles.
What invention started the Industrial Revolution? A) the internet B) the steam engine C) the compass
B) The steam engine.
Self-driving cars use _____ to know where other cars are and where the lanes are.
Sensors. The car's computer uses the sensors to slow down or steer to avoid danger.
What does PC stand for?
PC = Personal Computer.
In what year was the internet invented?
The internet was invented in 1989.
What is the difference between an electric car and a hybrid car? Give ONE difference.
An electric car only has a battery and must be plugged in. A hybrid has an engine AND a battery that recharges while driving.