James Watt Trivia Quiz: Invented Steam Engine

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James Watt Trivia Quiz: Invented Steam Engine

James Watt, the inventor, was born on 19 January 1736 and died on 25 August 1819. James Watt is best remembered for his improvements to the steam engine, though he invented and improved many new technologies during the 18th century. He is one of the great engineers who invented the Watt steam engine. Here are the top 10 quiz questions based on James Watt’s life.

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Where was James Watt born?

  • Scotland

  • United States 

  • Canada

  • Russia

What did James Watt invent?

  • Water contains iron

  • Water is made of hydrogen combined with oxygen

  • Both A and B

  • None of these

How many children does James Watt have?

  • Four

  • One

  • Three

  • Two

To whom did James Watt marry?

  • Anne Smith

  • Kim McGrigor

  • Lisa McGrigor

  • Anne McGrigor

From which university did James Watt complete his education?

  • University of Glasgow

  • Oxford University 

  • Both A and B

  • None of these

How old was James Watt when he died?

  • 90

  • 83

  • 70

  • 98

When did James Watt die?

  • 21 August 1819 

  • 22 August 1819 

  • 23 August 1819 

  • 25 August 1819 

What is the height of James Watt?

  • 4 Feet , 2 Inches (Approx.)

  • 5 Feet , 2 Inches (Approx.)

  • 6 Feet, 5 Inches (Approx.)

  • 5 Feet, 10 Inches (Approx.)

When was James Watt born?

  • 17 January 1736

  • 18 January 1736

  • 19 January 1736

  • 20 January 1736

Who is James Watt?

  • Engineer

  • Inventor

  • Chemist

  • All of these

What is the field of James Watt’s inventions?

  • Mechanical engineering

  • Computer science

  • Accountancy 

  • None of these

James Watt is known for the invention of ______.

  • Bulb

  • Watt steam engine

  • Computer

  • None of these

What is the religion of James Watt?

  • Buddhist

  • Catholicism

  • Christianity

  • Methodist

What is the cause of death of James Watt?

  • Battlefield killed 

  • Accident

  • Poisoned

  • Natural Causes

Which of the following inventions were NOT done by James Watt?

  • Watt steam engine

  • Bulb

  • Separate condenser

  • Parallel motion

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