History of Computers

A vintage style illustration depicting the evolution of computers, including an abacus, pascaline, and early mechanical computers, surrounded by gears and circuits

Exploring the History of Computers

Test your knowledge on the fascinating evolution of computers and their historical milestones.

Challenge yourself with questions about:

Inventors and their inventions
Early computing devices
Important dates in computing history

12 Questions3 MinutesCreated by InventiveCoder42

1. The _________emerged 5000 years ago in ______________.

2. _________________ French mathematician invented the pascaline.

3. The Pascline was a ______________________ box.

4. _________________ was an English mathematician who designed the ______________ and then the _______________________.

5. Dr Herman Hollerith an American inventor invented the ______________ to help the government calculate the ____________________.

6. The Abacus had sliding _________________ arranged on a ________________.

7. Blaise Pascal was at the age of ___________ when he invented the _________.

8. Herman Hollerith’s company merged with other companies to form___________.

9. The ____________________ was the first counting device.

10. In the year _______________ the pascaline was invented.

11. The difference engine was powered by steam and large as a _____________.

12. Charles Babbage worked with the _______________________ Society.

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