his life
when was alexander born
March 03, 1847
Alexander Graham Bell was born in the United States
False
Alexander Graham Bell is best known for inventing the telephone.
What is the name of Alexander Graham Bell's father?
Alexander Melville Bell.
Bell's mother and wife were both hard of hearing, fueling his passion for helping the deaf. What is?
deaf inspired his inventions.
when was his death
August 02, 1922
Bell's mother was deaf, which significantly influenced his work on sound and communication.
True
Besides the telephone, what other inventions did Bell work on?
photophone
Who was Mabel Hubbard?
She was Alexander Graham Bell's wife.
Before inventing the telephone, Bell was a professor of vocal physiology at this university. What is?
Boston University
where did alexander grow up
Edinburgh, Scotland
Bell's father was a professor of elocution and developed a system of visible speech for teaching the deaf.
true
explore ways to help the deaf communicate more effectively
Alexander Graham Bell dedicated his life to improving the lives of which population group?
The deaf.
Bell's father and grandfather were both speech therapists. What is?
Their profession
What university did he go to?
The University of Edinburgh
Alexander Graham Bell initially pursued a career in music before becoming interested in sound and communication.
false
What was the suggested greeting for answering the telephone in the early days?
"Ahoy"
What was special about Eliza Grace Symonds?
She was an accomplished pianist despite being deaf
Bell's first patent was for a device to help the deaf. What is?
A system for helping the deaf
What did he study at university?
He studied anatomy and physiology
Bell patented his telephone invention in 1876
True
What was the first sentence spoken over the telephone?
"Mr. Watson, come here, I want to see you
Alexander Graham Bell and his wife, Mabel, had two children. What were their names?
Helen and Marian.
This invention was the first device to enable one person to hear the voice of another person. What is?