Question 1

In 1733, ………….had invented a device called the 'Flying Shuttle'.

Accepted Answer

John Kay invented the Flying Shuttle in 1733, which was a significant development in the weaving industry, making the process faster and more efficient.

Question 2

In 1785, ……………..invented the Automatic or Power Loom.

Accepted Answer

Dr. Edmund Cartwright invented the Automatic or Power Loom in 1785, which was a significant advancement in the mechanization of weaving and played a crucial role in the development of the textile industry during the Industrial Revolution.

Question 3

Who invented a machine called the 'Cotton Gin.'?

Accepted Answer

Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin in 1793, a machine that revolutionized the production of cotton by greatly speeding up the process of removing seeds from cotton fiber.

Question 4

In 1816, …………….invented a machine called Davy's Safety Lamp.'

Accepted Answer

Sir Humphry Davy invented the Davy Safety Lamp in 1815, which was designed to be used in coal mines to reduce the risk of explosions due to the presence of methane gas, making mining safer for miners.

Quiz 7: Historical Events and Figures From the Napoleonic ERA and Industrial Revolution

In 1733, ………….had invented a device called the 'Flying Shuttle'.

In 1785, ……………..invented the Automatic or Power Loom.

Who invented a machine called the 'Cotton Gin.'?

In 1816, …………….invented a machine called Davy's Safety Lamp.'