Definitions
Important Figures
Tech through the ages
100

The ways in which humans interact and share thoughts, ideas and needs. 

What is Communication? 

100

This woman is the main character in the film Hidden Figures. 

Who is Katherine Johnson? 

100

These tools come from this period in human development. 

What is the Neolithic Revolution? 

200

Creations made by humans to help make life easier, especially making it easier to communicate.

What is Technology? 

200

This is the man who is credited with creating the printing press.

Who is Johan Gutenberg? 

200

This machine helped land an American on the moon

What is the IBM (International Business Machine)?

300

A machine created in the 1400s that allowed for moving text and easy reprinting of books. 

What is the Printing Press? 

300

This is your favorite World History teacher at Silas HS. 

Who is Ms. Harden?

300

This invention helped create better literacy and accessibility to books.

What is the printing press? 

400

The period when humans transitioned from Hunter Gatherers to Farming communities. 

What is the Neolithic Revolution? 

400

This was the first American to orbit the earth.

Who is John Glenn? 

400

This creation of Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak quickly sparked an entire i-Industry. 

What is the Mac? 

Also accepted: What is Apple? 

500

A device that accepts information and manipulates it or uses it according to given instructions. 

What is a computer? 

500

This woman is credited with discovering the ability to plant and grow seeds. 

Who is the "Mother Farmer"? 

500

This language family spread from Europe and Asia throughout the world via trade and colonization. 

What is the Indo-European Language Family?