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History of Technology Quiz
From the printing press to the iPhone — trace the inventions that changed the world.
From the printing press to the iPhone — trace the inventions that changed the world.
From Gutenberg's printing press in 1440 to the first iPhone in 2007, technology has reshaped human civilization at an ever-accelerating pace — the smartphone in your pocket has more computing power than the Apollo 11 guidance computer that landed on the Moon. This quiz covers the key inventions and inventors that changed the world.
Each round presents 10 randomized questions from a pool of 50, with four multiple-choice options and instant feedback after every answer. Your final score comes with a performance tier and shareable results.
You'll trace the evolution of technology from the Industrial Revolution through the digital age, learning about key inventors like Edison, Tesla, and Berners-Lee. Discover when the internet was born, who built the first computer, and how medical breakthroughs like penicillin saved millions of lives.
The internet was not invented by a single person. ARPANET, the precursor to the internet, was developed by the US Department of Defense in 1969. Key contributors include Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn, who developed TCP/IP protocols. Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web (a system built on top of the internet) in 1989.
The answer depends on the definition of "computer." Charles Babbage designed the Analytical Engine in the 1830s (never completed). ENIAC, often called the first general-purpose electronic computer, was completed in 1945 at the University of Pennsylvania. It weighed 30 tons and filled an entire room.
Alexander Graham Bell is credited with patenting the first practical telephone in 1876, though the invention was the subject of controversy. Italian inventor Antonio Meucci developed a voice communication device earlier but could not afford to maintain his patent. In 2002, the US Congress recognized Meucci's contributions.
Last updated: March 2026