BC and AD Era

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A new invention is always appreciated for its utility and the effort that goes in its making. See if you can identify some of these early inventions and discoveries.

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Canal locks were invented by this country in 984 AD. Which country are we referring to?

  • China

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  • France

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  • Japan

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  • England

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In 765 AD, which country printed the first pictoral books?

  • United States

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  • Japan

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  • India

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  • China

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In 650 AD, 'Greek fire', a substance that bursts into flames when wet was invented in this country. Name the country.

  • Iran

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  • Greece

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  • Egypt

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  • Germany

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The earliest known windmills were built in 600 AD. To which country do we attribute this invention to?

  • Mexico

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  • Canada

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  • Iraq

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  • Iran

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In 3500 BC, writing was invented by Sumerians in Mesopotamia. But who invented the first paper in 150 AD?

  • Indians

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  • Chinese

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  • Spanish

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  • Koreans

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In 650 BC, who discovered the Strait of Gibraltar between Europe and Northwest Africa?

  • Sumerians

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  • Egyptians

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  • Greeks

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  • Romans

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From 14-37 AD, Hippalus sailed from the Red Sea to the Indus. Which country did he hail from?

  • Greece

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  • Spain

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  • Italy

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  • Germany

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In 942 AD, who introduced trumpets and kettledrums into Europe?

  • Romanians

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  • Indians

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  • French

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  • Arabs

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In 500 BC, Susruta performed eye operations for cataracts. Which country did he come from?

  • Brazil

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  • India

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  • Saudi Arabia

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  • Greece

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Sails were first used on boats in 4000 BC. On which river did these boats first sail?

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