History of Engineering

Most professionals are required to study the history of their trade as part of their education

• True
• False

These people had limited skills, but the knowledge of their surroundings was very complete.

• Prehistoric Man
• Egyptian
• Romans
• Modern Man

Innovations occur due to the circumstances and __________ of the surrounding world.

• Economy
• People
• Needs
• Weather

Engineering started due to our ancestors' efforts to survive and improve their quality of life

• True
• False

By investigating the construction of the Pyramids, we learn about the need for:

• Designing, building, and testing
• Designing, purchasing, and sales
• Building, delivery, and managing
• Designing, purchasing, and deconstruction

Which was NOT a contribution of Mesopotamia to engineering progression?

• Wheel
• Sailing Boat
• Gold
• Writing Methods

The engineer has only affected the human race since the 18th century.

• True
• False

Which of the following is NOT a physical limitation of prehistoric man?

• No written language
• Limited verbal language
• No means of transportation
• Lived by farming

What was the main physical concern of our ancestors?

• Daily Survival
• Power Struggles
• Religious observances
• Winning Tribes' Land

This famous Greek Mathematician held back knowledge because he thought it could be used to make weapons

• Pluto
• Socrates 
• Archimedes
• Homer