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When was the Atomic Bomb created?
1945
Where was the Atomic Bomb created?
United States
What was the Atomic Bomb?
Nuclear weapon with massive destructive power
When were Baking Houses created?
1450-1750
Where were Baking Houses created?
Europe
What were Baking Houses?
Financial institutions for lending and investment
When was the Bessemer Process developed?
1750-1900
Where was the Bessemer Process developed?
Britain
What was the Bessemer Process?
Method for mass-producing steel from iron
Who did the Bessemer Process affect?
Steel, environment, trade
When was Birth Control developed?
1900-Present
Where was Birth Control developed?
United States
What was Birth Control?
Form of medicine to prevent pregnancy
When was the Caravel developed?
1450-1750
Where was the Caravel developed?
Portugal, Spain
What was the Caravel?
Small, highly maneuverable sailing ship
Who did the Caravel affect?
Colonization, warfare, culture
When was the Compass developed?
Before 1200
Where was the Compass developed?
China (originally)
What was the Compass?
Navigation tool using Earth’s magnetic field
Who did the Compass affect?
Navigation, culture, geopolitics
When was the Fluyt developed?
1450-1750
Where was the Fluyt developed?
Dutch Republic
What was the Fluyt?
Dutch cargo vessel design for efficient trade
Who did the Fluyt affect?
Trade, culture, geopolitics
When were GMOs developed?
1900-Present
Where were GMOs developed?
Global (agricultural regions)
What are GMOs?
Genetically modified organisms for enhanced crops
Who did GMOs affect?
Food security, agriculture , regulations
When was the Lateen Sail developed?
1200-1450
Where was the Lateen Sail developed?
Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean
What was the Lateen Sail?
Triangular sail for improved sailing against the wind
Who did the Lateen Sail affect?
Trade, warfare, culture
When was the Spinning Jenny developed?
1750-1900
Where was the Spinning Jenny developed?
Britain
What was the Spinning Jenny?
Multi-spindle spinning frame for textile production
When was the Stirrup developed?
1200-1450
Where was the Stirrup developed?
Central Asia, Europe
What was the Stirrup?
Foot support for mounted warriors
Who did the Stirrup affect?
Military, culture , economics
When was the Steam Engine developed?
1750-1900
Where was the Steam Engine developed?
Britain, later worldwide
What was the Steam Engine?
Mechanism for converting heat energy into mechanical work
When was the Printing Press developed?
1450-1750
Where was the Printing Press developed?
Europe
What was the Printing Press?
Movable type printing technology
When was the Caravan developed?
1200-1450 CE
Where was the Caravan developed?
Eurasian trade routes
What was the Caravan?
Group of traders travelling together for safety
Who did the Caravan affect?
Culture, economics, geopolitics