World's Greatest Invention

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  • What invention originated from Mesopotamia and was initially used for pottery?
    • The Wheel
    • Facilitated transportation of commodities
    • Spurred development of chariots and wagons
  • Who is credited with the invention of the sailboat?
    • Ancient Egyptians
    • Facilitated efficient navigation on water
    • Boosted trade and travel
  • What was the significance of the plow in agriculture?
    • Crucial for developing agriculture
    • Increased efficiency in farming
    • Led to larger food supplies
  • What was the first developed writing system?
    Cuneiform
  • How did Egyptian hieroglyphs impact communication?
    They revolutionized communication and record-keeping
  • What materials were used to create paper in ancient Egypt and China?
    • Papyrus from the Nile River (Egypt)
    • Bamboo and hemp (China)
    • Allowed for easier record-keeping and bookmaking
  • Who designed the aeolipile?
    Hero of Alexandria
  • What invention transformed book production during the Middle Ages?
    • Printing Press
    • Developed by Johannes Gutenberg
    • Transformed dissemination of information
  • In which century were eyeglasses first documented?
    13th Century
  • What was the primary purpose of the mechanical clock?
    To allow for more precise timekeeping
  • What was the initial purpose of gunpowder when it was invented?
    • Intended for curing diseases
    • Accidentally exploded
    • Later impacted warfare in Europe
  • Where did the compass originate?
    China
  • What was the original use of the compass before navigation?
    Fortune-telling purposes
  • Who invented the telephone?
    • Alexander Graham Bell
    • Revolutionized communication
    • Allowed instant communication over long distances
  • What was the contribution of Thomas Edison to the light bulb?
    • Credited with its creation
    • Collaborated with several inventors
    • Developed the incandescent light bulb
  • Who is credited with building the first automobile powered by an internal combustion engine?

    Karl Benz
  • Who achieved the first powered, sustained, and controlled airplane flight?
    The Wright Brothers
  • Who discovered penicillin?
    Alexander Fleming
  • Who developed the first working electronic television?
    Philo Farnsworth
  • What was the impact of personal computers on individuals?
    • Brought computing power to individuals
    • Developed by companies like Apple and IBM
    • Influenced by Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine
  • What was the initial purpose of the Internet?
    A US Department of Defense project
  • When did the Internet become publicly available?
    In the 1990s
  • What was the significance of the smartphone's invention?
    • Revolutionized mobile phones
    • Apple's iPhone launched in 2007
    • Recognized contributions from Eric Johnson and others
  • What is CRISPR gene editing used for?
    • Potential to treat genetic disorders
    • Modify organisms
    • Developed in the 2010s by Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuel Charpentier
  • Who invented the karaoke machine?
    Roberto del Rosario
  • Who helped design the moon buggy for the Apollo 11 mission?
    Eduardo San Juan
  • Who invented the medical incubator?
    Dr. Fe del Mundo
  • Who patented the yoyo?
    Pedro Flores
  • Who contributed to the development of WiFi technology?
    Dr. Wilhemyo Filma Relevo Marzán
  • Who co-discovered erythromycin?
    Abelardo Aguilar
  • Who contributed to the development of electronic paper?
    Dr. Jose Quisumbing
  • Who invented a fluorescent lamp powered by a single wire?
    Agapito Flores
  • What are jeepneys and their origin?
    • Iconic vehicles in the Philippines
    • Heavily modified from American military jeeps
  • Who invented banana ketchup and what was its significance?
    • Invented by Maria Orosa
    • A healthier alternative to traditional ketchup