Engineering Innovations Flashcard

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Which Roman engineering innovation allowed the transportation of water over long distances?

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Aqueducts

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What ancient Roman structure is known for its innovative use of concrete and a massive dome?

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The Pantheon

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What modern engineering marvel is the tallest building in the world?

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Burj Khalifa

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Which iconic dam on the Colorado River provides hydroelectric power and water supply?

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Hoover Dam

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What famous canal significantly shortened maritime travel between Europe and Asia?

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The Suez Canal

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What was the first artificial satellite launched into space by engineers?

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Sputnik 1

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Which engineering feat made the spread of information faster and more accessible?

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The Internet

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What 19th-century invention transformed communication across long distances?

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The Telegraph

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Which spacecraft first carried humans into orbit around the Earth?

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Vostok 1

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What engineering innovation revolutionized personal transportation in the 20th century?

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The Automobile