Timeline Quiz – What Came First in Time?

The Middle Ages lasted from the 5th to the 15th century, while the Renaissance emerged in the 14th century and continued into the 17th century.

The construction of the Great Wall of China began in the 7th century BC, whereas the Roman Colosseum was completed in AD 80.

Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press around 1440, while the signing of the Declaration of Independence occurred in 1776.

Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone in 1876, while Thomas Edison invented the practical incandescent light bulb in 1879.

Isaac Newton's laws were published in the late 17th century, while Albert Einstein's theory of relativity was formulated in the early 20th century.

The oldest soda brand is Schweppes, founded in 1783. Dr Pepper was created in 1885.

The Beatles formed in 1960, whereas The Rolling Stones formed in 1962.

Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928, whereas the first successful organ transplant took place in 1954.

Leonardo da Vinci lived from 1452 to 1519, while Michelangelo lived from 1475 to 1564.

Twitter was founded in March 2006, while Facebook was launched in February 2004.