Technological Innovation
Definition
Technological innovation refers to the development and application of new methods, tools, or systems that improve efficiency and effectiveness in various fields.
Analogy
Think of technological innovation like upgrading your smartphone. You start with a basic model that can make calls and send texts. But over time, developers create new models with better cameras, faster processors, more storage space - all designed to enhance your user experience.
Related terms
Invention: The creation of a product or introduction of a process for the first time.
Industrial Revolution: A period from 1750 to 1850 where changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, transportation had a profound effect on the socioeconomic and cultural conditions starting in the United Kingdom.
Technological Advancement: The process of developing new technologies and improving existing ones.
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Practice Questions (20+)
- Which technological innovation greatly enhanced maritime trade in East Asia during 1200-1450?
- What was a significant technological innovation in South and Southeast Asia from 1200-1450?
- What was a significant technological innovation in the Americas from 1200 to 1450?
- Which technological innovation from Asia had a significant impact on European warfare during this period?
- Which key technological innovation during the Industrial Revolution drastically increased production rates?
- Which technological innovation significantly increased trade efficiency during the time of the Silk Roads?
- What technological innovation can be traced back to its origins on the Silk Road?
- Which technological innovation attributed to the Mongols greatly contributed to European advancements during their Renaissance period?
- Which technological innovation had a significant impact on the environment during the Industrial Revolution?
- What technological innovation during the 15th and 16th centuries allowed for European navigation and exploration?
- Which technological innovation revolutionized agriculture and increased food production during the 18th century?
- Which technological innovation played a key role in navigation during the era of land-based empires?
- Which technological innovation had a significant impact on global trade during the time of land-based empires?
- Which technological innovation greatly increased the efficiency of book production during the 1450-1750 period?
- What technological innovation helped spread knowledge more broadly across Europe in the period of renaissance (1450-1750)?
- Which technological innovation during the period of 1450 to 1750 significantly contributed to the expansion of European empires?
- What technological innovation greatly improved agricultural productivity between the years of1450and1750?
- Which technological innovation had the greatest influence on European exploration from 1450 to 1750?
- What was a major technological innovation during the Age of Exploration?
- What technological innovation had a significant impact on navigation during the Age of Discovery?
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