Marconi: Grandfather of Wireless

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Wondering who really invented the Internet? Do you know where the first U.S. transatlantic wireless broadcast was beamed from? Test your knowledge of the history of wireless communication with this quiz. All of the answers can be found in the feature Marconi: Grandfather of Wireless Communication.

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1. Who claimed to have invented the Internet?

2. Depending on one's view, __________ is often seen as either the __________ or the __________ of the Internet.

3. ____________________ is considered the "grandfather of wireless communication."

4. Who won the 1909 Nobel Prize in Physics for his contribution to the development of wireless telegraphy?

5. As Internet technology becomes more sophisticated the current trend is towards __________ connections.

6. It was in the late 1800's that the first successful wireless transmission of radio waves was accomplished by the Italian __________ Guglielmo Marconi.

7. By September 1895 Marconi had already built the equipment that transmitted ____________________ through the air.

8. Wireless radio was the precursor to hand-held digital devices and __________.

9. __________ in Italian means cellular phones.

10. England was home to Marconi's fledgling broadcasting company, which soon evolved into the __________.

11. The Marconi Museum in ____________________ is committed to educating the public about Marconi's invention and his contributions to high technology.

12. True/False: The first U.S. transatlantic wireless broadcast was beamed out from Marconi Station in 1903 when President Theodore Roosevelt and Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain exchanged greetings.

13. One hundred years ago in ____________________ Guglielmo Marconi was honored for his accomplishments with a feast.

14. To commemorate that event, a special dinner was celebrated again this year that featured many festive dishes named for renowned Italian __________.

15. ____________________ was an Italian physician and physicist who performed key bioelectrical experiments during the 1700's.

16. True/False: The dish Gamberi alla Galvani featured veal-stuffed tortellini with creamy parmigiano sauce.

17. True/False: The dish Tortellini Pasticciati senza Fili featured a medley of fried fish and seafood.

18. Alessandro Volta was a noted Italian physicist during Galvani's time and a pioneer in __________.

19. During the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Guglielmo Marconi's arrival in New York what CBS special correspondent lit the spire of the Chrysler Building via radio?

20. Who played a critical part in the development of wireless communication?

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