Multiple choice general knowledge

Who invented Gunpowder?

  1. Ferdinand Von Zeppelin

  2. Sir Frank Whittle

  3. Roger Bacon

  4. Leo H Baekeland
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C Correct answer
AI explanation

To answer this question, you need to have knowledge about the invention of gunpowder.

Option A) Ferdinand Von Zeppelin - This option is incorrect because Ferdinand Von Zeppelin is known for his invention of the rigid airship, commonly known as the Zeppelin, and not gunpowder.

Option B) Sir Frank Whittle - This option is incorrect because Sir Frank Whittle is known for his invention of the jet engine, and not gunpowder.

Option C) Roger Bacon - This option is correct because Roger Bacon, an English philosopher and Franciscan friar, is credited with discovering or rediscovering gunpowder in the 13th century. Although gunpowder had been used in China for centuries, Bacon's work in Europe played a significant role in the advancement and spread of gunpowder as a weapon.

Option D) Leo H Baekeland - This option is incorrect because Leo H Baekeland is known for his invention of Bakelite, an early form of plastic, and not gunpowder.

The correct answer is option C) Roger Bacon. This option is correct because Roger Bacon is credited with the discovery or rediscovery of gunpowder in Europe during the 13th century.

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