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Quiz about Inventions of the Twentieth Century

Inventions of the Twentieth Century Quiz

Do you know who created some of the famous inventions in the twentieth century? This quiz takes you on a journey through 20th century inventions.

A multiple-choice quiz by elenaran. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
elenaran

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
206,428

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who invented the modern lie detector? Hint

Mark Spencer

Graham Bell

Chris Williams

John Larson

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who invented polaroid photography? Hint

Mark Albourne

Wallace Carothers

Edwin Herbert Land

Paul Galvin

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which country was the first patent for color television processed? Hint

Japan

France

USA

Germany

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who invented the first microwave oven? Hint

Stacy Richardson

Paul Shockley

Mary Smith

Percy Spencer

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who invented the plastic version frisbee? Hint

Peter Rutherford Smith and Mark Stephanson

Walter Frederick Morrison and Warren Franscioni

Roberto Guiliani and Christian Anderson

Timothy Donaldson and Isac Spencer Smith

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who invented liquid paper ("Tippex")? Hint

Mary Burbon Smith

Stephan Rutherford

Graham Frederic Peterson

Bette Nesmith Graham

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which company invented the "Walkman"? Hint

Sony/AIWA

Panasonic

Phillips

Apple

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who invented Prozac? Hint

Ray Fuller

Scott Lee

Peter Martin

Mark Goldberg

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Question 9 of 10

9. What company invented the DVD disk? Hint

Sony

Matsushita and Toshiba

Philips

All of these

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which companies invented WEB TV? Hint

Paroc Inc and Neril Electronics

Diba Inc and Zenith Electronics

Saro Inc and Baroc Electronics

Erim Inc and Perima Electronics

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who invented the modern lie detector?

Answer: John Larson

He was a medical student at the University of California, and made this invention in 1921. It is also called a polygraph.

2. Who invented polaroid photography?

Answer: Edwin Herbert Land

This American inventor and physicist invented the polaroid camera in 1932, but it didn't go into production till 1948. Edwin founded the Polaroid Corporation.

3. In which country was the first patent for color television processed?

Answer: Germany

According to www.about.com, this patent was developed in Germany as early as 1904, but the invention, as patented, was not very successful. However, it is still considered the first color television patent.

4. Who invented the first microwave oven?

Answer: Percy Spencer

He was an engineer at Raytheon Corporation. During his life he obtained 120 patents, but most famous is the Microwave oven.

5. Who invented the plastic version frisbee?

Answer: Walter Frederick Morrison and Warren Franscioni

The plastic version was invented in 1948, but the first frisbee was invented in the 1820s, but it is not know who in fact invented the first, since there were so many different people who claimed to have invented it.

6. Who invented liquid paper ("Tippex")?

Answer: Bette Nesmith Graham

Bette mixed the first batch of liquid paper in her own kitchen blender. She did this because she wanted an easier way to correct typing errors. Liquid paper is still used today to cover up typing mistakes/errors, and then re-type over it.

Her son Michael became one of The Monkees.

7. Which company invented the "Walkman"?

Answer: Sony/AIWA

Invented in 1979, and was called TPS-L2. The founder was Masaru Ibuka, a Chief Advisor at the Sony Corporation.

8. Who invented Prozac?

Answer: Ray Fuller

Prozac is an anti-depressant medication. Its chemical name is Fluoxetine Hydrochloride. It was launched in the U.S. in January 1988.

9. What company invented the DVD disk?

Answer: All of these

All worked together to make DVD, with Matsushita as the company leading the development. Sony created the first DVD player.

10. Which companies invented WEB TV?

Answer: Diba Inc and Zenith Electronics

Invented in 1996. The two first models cost $999 for an 27 inch TV and $3.499 for a 35 inch version.

Source: Author elenaran

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