History of the Internet
Evolution of Mobile Communication
Evolution of Smartphones
Internet & Mobile Pioneers
Internet Lingo
100

This university in California, commonly associated with the development of the internet, was where the first two nodes of ARPANET were installed.

What is UCLA?

100

In what decade was the first mobile cell phone, commonly known as the "Brick," invented?

What is the 1970s?

100

This company introduced the first commercially available smartphone in 1994, named the IBM Simon.

What is IBM?

100

Known as the "Father of the Internet," this computer scientist is credited with inventing the World Wide Web.

Who is Tim Berners-Lee?

100

This term, often used to express laughter or amusement online, is represented by the acronym "LOL".

What is "Laugh Out Loud"?

200

This term describes the process of breaking data into small packets for transmission over a network, a key innovation of the early internet.

What is packet-switching?

200

Who led the team that built the first mobile cell phone and made the first cell phone call in 1973?

Who is Martin Cooper?

200

In what year was the first iPhone released, revolutionizing the smartphone industry?

What is 2007?

200

This American engineer is often referred to as the "inventor of the cell phone" for his work in developing the first handheld mobile phone.

Who is Martin Cooper?

200

This term, commonly used in text messages and social media, is represented by the acronym "BRB".

What is "Be Right Back"?

300

This country was the birthplace of the World Wide Web, created by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989.

What is Switzerland?

300

What technology generation introduced digital voice and encryption in mobile communication?

What is 2G?

300

This mobile operating system, developed by Google, was launched in 2008 and quickly became a dominant force in the smartphone market.

What is Android?

300

This entrepreneur co-founded Apple Inc. and played a key role in the development of the Macintosh computer, iPod, iPhone, and iPad.

Who is Steve Jobs?

300

This term, derived from the Japanese word for "picture" and "character," refers to a small digital image or icon used to express an emotion or idea in online communication.

What is an "emoji"?

400

In what year was the first email sent, marking a significant milestone in the history of the internet? - **Closest answer WINS!

What is 1971?

400

Which technology standard marked the transition from analog to digital cellular networks, allowing for faster data transmission?

What is 3G?

400

This feature, commonly associated with smartphones, allows users to download and install additional software applications to enhance functionality.

What are mobile apps?

400

This Harvard dropout co-founded Facebook in 2004 and played a pivotal role in shaping social media as we know it today.

Who is Mark Zuckerberg?

400

This slang term, popularized by social media platforms, refers to the act of publicly expressing approval or admiration for someone or something.

What is "stan"?

500

This U.S. government agency's network, created in the 1960s, was the precursor to the modern internet.

What is ARPANET?

500

This wireless technology, introduced in the 2010s, significantly improved data speeds, paving the way for streaming services and high-definition video calls.

What is 4G?

500

This technology, integrated into modern smartphones, allows users to make secure payments using their device at compatible terminals.

What is mobile wallet technology (e.g., Apple Pay, Google Pay)?

500

This Chinese social media app, known for its short-form video content, has rapidly gained popularity worldwide and is reshaping the way we communicate and share content.

What is TikTok?

500

This term, often used to describe a situation or content that is extremely funny, is represented by the acronym "ROFL."

What is "rolling on floor laughing"?