Do You Know Eli Whitney?
Have you heard of the name above? He was a great inventor. He invented something that changed the economy of Antebellum South for good. Take this quiz you might know a lot about him. Its fun
- 1.
Which of the following did Eli invented?
- A.
Cotton gin
- B.
Radio
- C.
Railway
- D.
Gramaphone
Correct Answer
A. Cotton ginExplanation
Eli invented the cotton gin. The cotton gin was a machine that revolutionized the cotton industry by efficiently separating cotton fibers from their seeds. This invention greatly increased the productivity of cotton production and had a significant impact on the economy of the southern United States.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Where was he from?
- A.
England
- B.
Japan
- C.
Israel
- D.
America
Correct Answer
D. AmericaExplanation
The correct answer is America because the question is asking about the person's nationality or country of origin. Among the given options, America is the only country mentioned.Rate this question:
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- 3.
When was he born?
- A.
1865
- B.
1856
- C.
1765
- D.
1756
Correct Answer
C. 1765 -
- 4.
When did he die?
- A.
1867
- B.
1830
- C.
1825
- D.
1880
Correct Answer
C. 1825 -
- 5.
At what a age did he die?
- A.
60
- B.
59
- C.
57
- D.
58
Correct Answer
B. 59Explanation
The person died at the age of 59.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What was the name of his mother?
- A.
Claire
- B.
Elisabeth
- C.
Nero
- D.
Liz
Correct Answer
B. ElisabethExplanation
The correct answer is Elisabeth. This suggests that the person being referred to had a mother named Elisabeth.Rate this question:
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- 7.
When did his mother die?
- A.
1778
- B.
1777
- C.
1756
- D.
1765
Correct Answer
B. 1777Explanation
Based on the information provided, the correct answer is 1777. This is the year in which his mother died.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What does the word "gin" mean in "cotton gin"?
- A.
Hot drink
- B.
Herbal drink
- C.
Engine
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. EngineExplanation
The word "gin" in "cotton gin" refers to an engine. A cotton gin is a machine used to separate cotton fibers from their seeds. The machine uses a rotating drum with wire teeth to pull the cotton fibers away from the seeds, which is powered by an engine. Therefore, the correct answer is "Engine."Rate this question:
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- 9.
When did he marry?
- A.
1812
- B.
1817
- C.
1823
- D.
1832
Correct Answer
B. 1817Explanation
The question asks about the year when he got married. Among the given options, the correct answer is 1817.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What was the name of his wife?
- A.
Elizabeth
- B.
Claire
- C.
Henrietta
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. HenriettaExplanation
The question is asking for the name of "his" wife, but it does not provide any context or information about who "he" is. Therefore, without any additional information, it is not possible to determine the correct answer.Rate this question:
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