Question 1

Military technology developed rapidly with the widespread use of the cross-bow and ever more powerful artillery, as the city-states of ………….were usually in conflict with one another.
A)Italy
B)Harvard
C)New Jersey
D)New York

Accepted Answer

The city-states of Italy were often in conflict with one another during the Renaissance period, leading to rapid developments in military technology, including the use of the crossbow and powerful artillery.

Question 2

The sailing ship (Nau or Carrack) enabled the Age of Exploration with the European colonization of the Americas, epitomized by ………………..New Atlantis.
A)Francis Bacon's
B)Robert Stephenson's
C)Richard Roberts
D)Joseph Whitworth

Accepted Answer

Francis Bacon's "New Atlantis" is a utopian novel that epitomizes the spirit of exploration and discovery, aligning with the era of European colonization of the Americas facilitated by advancements in sailing technology, such as the Nau or Carrack.

Question 3

Manufacture of ships' pulley blocks by all-metal machines at the …………… block mills instigated the age of mass production.
A)Portsmouth
B)Massachusetts
C)California
D)Canada

Accepted Answer

The manufacture of ships' pulley blocks at the Portsmouth block mills is historically significant because it marked the beginning of the age of mass production. This was achieved through the use of all-metal machines, which was a pioneering development in manufacturing technology.

Question 4

…………..were eventually completely iron-clad, and played a role in the opening of Japan and China to trade with the West.
A)Steamships
B)Spacecraft
C)Refrigeration
D)Television

Accepted Answer

Steamships were eventually completely iron-clad, which significantly enhanced their durability and operational capabilities. This technological advancement played a crucial role in the opening of Japan and China to trade with the West during the 19th century, as these ships could undertake longer voyages and establish more reliable trade routes.

Question 5

In the early ……………… century, the main technology being developed is Electronics.
A)15Th
B)16th
C)18th
D)21st

Accepted Answer

In the early 21st century, the main technology being developed is Electronics, reflecting the advancements in digital technology, computing, and communication devices.

Question 6

………..is trying to detect gravitational waves underground.
A)FLESH
B)LIGO
C)ARPANET
D)Metals

Accepted Answer

LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory) is the project focused on detecting gravitational waves, which are ripples in spacetime caused by massive astronomical events.

Question 7

………….became a computing device when it was first used to design the abacus.
A)ARPANET
B)Wood
C)LIGO
D)FLESH

Accepted Answer

Wood became a computing device when it was first used to design the abacus, as the abacus is one of the earliest known computing devices, and it was traditionally made from wood and beads.

Question 8

………….. were used in the early machines of Pascal, Thomas, and the production versions from firms such as Brundsviga, Monroe, etc
A)Rough stones
B)Metals
C)polished stones
D)papers

Accepted Answer

Early machines from inventors like Pascal and Thomas, as well as those produced by companies such as Brundsviga and Monroe, utilized metals in their construction. Metals provided the durability and precision required for the mechanical components of these calculating machines.

Question 9

The ………………..has the lowest level capacity.
A)Minicomputers
B)Microcomputer
C)Medium-size computers
D)Large computers

Accepted Answer

Microcomputers, also known as personal computers, have the lowest level capacity compared to minicomputers, medium-size computers, and large computers. They are designed for individual use and have less processing power and storage capacity.

Question 10

Large-scale production of ……………began in 1971 and this has been of great use in the production of microcomputers.
A)ARPANET
B)Silicon chips
C)Minicomputers
D)ROM

Accepted Answer

Silicon chips began large-scale production in 1971, which significantly contributed to the development and production of microcomputers by providing the essential components for their construction.

Quiz 3: Exploring the Impact and Evolution of Technology

Military technology developed rapidly with the widespread use of the cross-bow and ever more powerful artillery, as the city-states of ………….were usually in conflict with one another.

The sailing ship (Nau or Carrack) enabled the Age of Exploration with the European colonization of the Americas, epitomized by ………………..New Atlantis.

Manufacture of ships' pulley blocks by all-metal machines at the …………… block mills instigated the age of mass production.

…………..were eventually completely iron-clad, and played a role in the opening of Japan and China to trade with the West.

In the early ……………… century, the main technology being developed is Electronics.

………..is trying to detect gravitational waves underground.

………….became a computing device when it was first used to design the abacus.

………….. were used in the early machines of Pascal, Thomas, and the production versions from firms such as Brundsviga, Monroe, etc

The ………………..has the lowest level capacity.

Large-scale production of ……………began in 1971 and this has been of great use in the production of microcomputers.