Inventions and inventors

When was the first bicycle invented?

• 1790

• 1890

• 1990

Who invented the first fridge?

• Jacob Perkins

• Mary Anderson

• The Duke of Wellington

Where was the first ballpoint pen invented?

• Hungary

• England

• France

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What was the first bicycle made of?

• wood

• plastic

• glass

Why were the first windscreen wipers invented?

• to make drivers see clearly when it rains.

• to make writing easier.

• to keep food fresh for a longer time.

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Who invented the first sandwich?

• John Montagu

• Adams Gladstone

• Laszlo Biro

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Why was it difficult to ride the first bicycle?

• because it did not have pedals

• because it was made of wood

• because it was expensive

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Why did John Montagu invent the first sandwich?

• He did not want to stop playing cards.

• He wanted to eat healthy food.

• He was busy working all the time.

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How did people keep their food fresh before fridges were invented?

• They used to eat it as fast as they could.

• They used ice.

• They used to throw the leftovers.

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Who helped Mary Anderson invent the first windscreen wipers?

• No one.

• Adam Gladstone

• Laszlo Biro

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