Historical Inventions Trivia Quiz — BuzzFeed Quizzes
But have you ever stopped to wonder which iconic items came first? The oven or the fridge? The clock or the compass?
If you think you're a history buff — or just want to test yourself on revolutionary inventions — it's time to put your knowledge to the test. Let's see if you can correctly guess which invention came first!
So, how'd you do? Did some of these totally catch you off guard?
Be sure to let us know your score in the comments — and for a bonus point, name an everyday invention that's way older than people think!
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