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History of Computers Explained

Chapter 02 discusses the history of computers, covering early counting methods and significant inventions such as the Abacus, Napier's Bones, and the Slide Rule. It highlights key figures like Charles Babbage, known as the Father of Computer, and mentions major developments in computing from 1975 to 2005, including the founding of Microsoft and Apple. The chapter also includes a glossary of important terms related to the history of computing.

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History of Computers Explained

Chapter 02 discusses the history of computers, covering early counting methods and significant inventions such as the Abacus, Napier's Bones, and the Slide Rule. It highlights key figures like Charles Babbage, known as the Father of Computer, and mentions major developments in computing from 1975 to 2005, including the founding of Microsoft and Apple. The chapter also includes a glossary of important terms related to the history of computing.

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Chapter

# 02
The
History
Of
Comput
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 Chapter # 02: The History of the Computer

 Content:
Reading and Explanation

In Copy In Book
Words/ Meanings (01-08) Q#01-Q#06 (Page # 19-21)
Question/Answer (01-07)

 Words/ Meanings

Words Meanings

1. Olden

2. Around

3. Invent

4. Ancestor

5. Develop

6. History

7. People

8. Modern
 Questions/ Answers

Q.1) How did people count animals in older days?


A) In older days, people used to count their animals with the help of things around them. For e.g.
stones, bones, fingers etc.
Q.2) What is Abacus ? Who invented it?
A) Abacus was the first calculating device, It was invented by Chinese around 5000 B.C.
Q.3) What is Napier’s Bones? Who invented it?
A) Napier’s Bones was invented by John Napier. It was a set of eleven rods with numbers
marked on them that helped to do multiplication , along with addition and subtraction.
Q.4) Which arithmetic operations are performed by the Slide Rule?
A) Multiplication and Division can performed by the Slide Rule.
Q.5) Who is known as the Father of Computer? And what did he develop?
A) Charles Babbage is known as the Father of Computer. He invented the first automatic digital
computer. He developed plans for the Analytical Engine, the ancestor of the modern digital
computer.
Q.6) Who invented the first digital calculator?
A) Blaise Pascal invented the first digital calculator called Pascal’s calculator.
Q.6) Which major development took place in the following years?
Years Development
1.1975 Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates
2.1976 Apple was established by Steve Jobs
3.1996 Google was developed
4.2004 Facebook was launched by Mark Zuckerberg
5.2005 YouTube was founded

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