Do You Know Eli Whitney?

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1/10 Questions

Which of the following did Eli invented?
- Cotton gin
- Radio
- Railway
- Gramaphone

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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

2.

Where was he from?
- England
- Japan
- Israel
- America
Correct Answer

A. America

Explanation

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.

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3.

What does the word "gin" mean in "cotton gin"?
- Hot drink
- Herbal drink
- Engine
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. Engine

Explanation

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."

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4.

What was the name of his mother?
- Claire
- Elisabeth
- Nero
- Liz
Correct Answer

A. Elisabeth

Explanation

The correct answer is Elisabeth. This suggests that the person being referred to had a mother named Elisabeth.

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5.

At what a age did he die?
- 60
- 59
- 57
- 58
Correct Answer

A. 59

Explanation

The person died at the age of 59.

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6.

When was he born?
- 1865
- 1856
- 1765
- 1756
Correct Answer

A. 1765
7.

When did he die?
- 1867
- 1830
- 1825
- 1880
Correct Answer

A. 1825
8.

When did his mother die?
- 1778
- 1777
- 1756
- 1765
Correct Answer

A. 1777

Explanation

Based on the information provided, the correct answer is 1777. This is the year in which his mother died.

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9.

When did he marry?
- 1812
- 1817
- 1823
- 1832
Correct Answer

A. 1817

Explanation

The question asks about the year when he got married. Among the given options, the correct answer is 1817.

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10.

What was the name of his wife?
- Elizabeth
- Claire
- Henrietta
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. Henrietta

Explanation

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.

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