A Brief History of Computers

A Brief History of Computers

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History

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

_______ invented the binary number system 300 BC

Back

Pingala

2.

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Front

the first known calculator, was invented in Babylonia (2400 BC)

Back

The abacus

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

_____ invents machines which follow a series of instructions.

Back

60 AD (Heron of Alexandria )

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In 1642, Blaise Pascal invents the 'Pascaline', a _______ machine.

Back

mechanical adding

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In 1822, ______

was invented by Charles Babbage.

Back

Analytical Engine

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Samuel Morse

Back

invents Morse code. (1835 )

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In 1880 Alexander Graham Bell invents a telephone called the _____

Back

Photophone.

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