The Global Impact of Science and Technology

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Which scientific discovery led to the development of the first computers?

  1. The invention of the transistor

  2. The discovery of electricity

  3. The invention of the steam engine

  4. The discovery of penicillin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The invention of the transistor in 1947 marked a significant breakthrough in the field of electronics, paving the way for the development of modern computers.

What was the name of the first artificial satellite launched into orbit around the Earth?

  1. Sputnik 1

  2. Explorer 1

  3. Vanguard 1

  4. Luna 1


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sputnik 1, launched by the Soviet Union in 1957, was the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth, marking a major milestone in the space race.

Which scientific discovery led to the development of vaccines?

  1. The discovery of antibiotics

  2. The discovery of the germ theory of disease

  3. The invention of the microscope

  4. The discovery of DNA


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The discovery of the germ theory of disease in the 19th century led to the development of vaccines, which have played a crucial role in preventing and controlling infectious diseases.

What was the name of the first successful human spaceflight?

  1. Vostok 1

  2. Apollo 11

  3. Gemini 4

  4. Mercury-Atlas 9


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vostok 1, launched by the Soviet Union in 1961, carried the first human, Yuri Gagarin, into space, marking a historic achievement in space exploration.

Which scientific discovery led to the development of the internet?

  1. The invention of the transistor

  2. The discovery of the World Wide Web

  3. The invention of the telephone

  4. The invention of the telegraph


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The invention of the transistor in 1947 laid the foundation for the development of integrated circuits and microprocessors, which enabled the miniaturization of electronic devices and the creation of the internet.

What was the name of the first personal computer?

  1. Apple I

  2. IBM PC

  3. Commodore 64

  4. TRS-80


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Apple I, introduced by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in 1976, is widely regarded as the first personal computer, marking the beginning of the microcomputer revolution.

Which scientific discovery led to the development of nuclear weapons?

  1. The discovery of radioactivity

  2. The invention of the atomic bomb

  3. The discovery of nuclear fission

  4. The discovery of nuclear fusion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The discovery of nuclear fission in 1938 led to the development of the atomic bomb, which had a profound impact on warfare and international relations.

What was the name of the first successful test-tube baby?

  1. Louise Brown

  2. Robert Edwards

  3. Patrick Steptoe

  4. John Gurdon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Louise Brown, born in 1978, was the first successful test-tube baby, marking a significant advancement in reproductive technology.

Which scientific discovery led to the development of the laser?

  1. The invention of the transistor

  2. The discovery of the laser

  3. The invention of the maser

  4. The discovery of the photon


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The invention of the maser in 1954 paved the way for the development of the laser, which has had wide-ranging applications in various fields.

What was the name of the first successful cloning of a mammal?

  1. Dolly the sheep

  2. Wilmut the sheep

  3. Ian Wilmut

  4. Keith Campbell


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dolly the sheep, cloned in 1996, was the first successful cloning of a mammal, marking a significant milestone in genetic engineering.

Which scientific discovery led to the development of antibiotics?

  1. The discovery of penicillin

  2. The invention of the microscope

  3. The discovery of the germ theory of disease

  4. The discovery of DNA


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The discovery of penicillin in 1928 by Alexander Fleming revolutionized medicine by providing an effective treatment for bacterial infections.

What was the name of the first successful human heart transplant?

  1. Christiaan Barnard

  2. Louis Washkansky

  3. Norman Shumway

  4. Adrian Kantrowitz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Christiaan Barnard performed the first successful human heart transplant in 1967, marking a major breakthrough in surgical procedures.

Which scientific discovery led to the development of the electron microscope?

  1. The invention of the transistor

  2. The discovery of the electron

  3. The invention of the microscope

  4. The discovery of DNA


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The discovery of the electron in 1897 by J.J. Thomson led to the development of the electron microscope, which enabled the visualization of objects at the atomic level.

What was the name of the first successful artificial intelligence program?

  1. ELIZA

  2. SHRDLU

  3. MYCIN

  4. DENDRAL


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ELIZA, developed by Joseph Weizenbaum in the 1960s, was one of the first successful artificial intelligence programs, capable of simulating human conversation.

Which scientific discovery led to the development of the World Wide Web?

  1. The invention of the internet

  2. The discovery of the World Wide Web

  3. The invention of the hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP)

  4. The invention of the graphical user interface (GUI)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The invention of the hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) in 1989 by Tim Berners-Lee laid the foundation for the development of the World Wide Web.

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