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World War I Practice Test: World War I Inventions - Innovations and Developments
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The First World War saw innovations and inventions on the fields of battle with tanks, aeroplanes and poison gas all being developed.  There were also advances in the field of medicine brought about by the injuries suffered on the battlefields.

World War I Practice Test: World War I Inventions - Innovations and Developments
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1. The heat resistant glass Pyrex, used in laboratory equipment and kitchenware, was developed in 1915. How did Pyrex get its name?
2. Many advancements were made in the field of 'wireless telegraphy' during the war years. By what name is wireless telegraphy better known?
3. In 1916 it was announced that Henry Brearly had developed what material in the city of Sheffield?
4. Shortly after the War, in 1919, which kitchen device was invented by Charles Strite?
5. In 1918 Edwin Armstrong invented the Superheterodyne for use in what?
6. The Hong Kong Noodle Company of Los Angeles claimed to have invented what in 1918?
7. Just a few months before the start of the war the very first crossword puzzle was published in which newspaper?
8. The Hong Kong Noodle Company of Los Angeles claimed to have invented what in 1918?
9. Many advancements were made in the field of 'wireless telegraphy' during the war years. By what name is wireless telegraphy better known?
10. In 1914 American inventor Garrett Morgan invented what device for firefighters?

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