Renaissance and Islamic Empires

Which of the following is an invention of the Renaissance?

• Printing Press

• Steam Engine

• Electric Light Bulb

• Telephone

Who discovered the pendulum?

• Galileo Galilei

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Christiaan Huygens

The oldest surviving mechanical clocks were made in what year?

• A. 1283

• B. 1386

• C. 1410

• D. 1500

Who invented the watch?

• Peter Henlein

• Galileo Galilei

• Isaac Newton

• Leonardo da Vinci

What is printing?

• A method of producing text and images using a template or master form.

• A way to store digital data.

• A technique for cooking food.

• A process of growing plants.

What was so great about the printing press?

• It allowed for mass production of books and spread of knowledge.

• It was invented by Thomas Edison.

• It was used to print money.

• It was a type of ancient computer.

Why were lenses invented?

• To improve vision

• For decoration

• To magnify objects

• To protect eyes

The first reflecting telescope was made by?

• Galileo Galilei

• Isaac Newton

• Johannes Kepler

• Albert Einstein

The thermometer was invented by:

• Galileo Galilei

• Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit

• Anders Celsius

• Sir Isaac Newton

The concept of the submarine was developed by?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• John Philip Holland