Tim Berners-Lee Flashcards
Who is Tim Berners-Lee?
Tim Berners-Lee is the inventor of the World Wide Web.
When was Tim Berners-Lee born?
He was born on June 8, 1955.
Where was Tim Berners-Lee born?
Tim Berners-Lee was born in London, England.
What were Tim Berners-Lee’s parents’ professions?
Both of his parents were mathematicians and computer scientists.
What did Tim Berners-Lee study at Oxford University?
He studied physics at Oxford University.
What is Tim Berners-Lee’s most famous invention?
He is most famous for inventing the World Wide Web.
In what year did Tim Berners-Lee propose the idea of the World Wide Web?
He proposed the idea in 1989.
Where was Tim Berners-Lee working when he invented the World Wide Web?
He was working at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research.
What were the three foundational technologies of the World Wide Web?
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), and URLs (Uniform Resource Locators).
What was the name of the first web browser created by Tim Berners-Lee?
The first web browser was called WorldWideWeb.
What decision did Tim Berners-Lee make that allowed the web to grow rapidly?
He made the decision to make the web’s code available for free, without patenting it.
Which organization did Tim Berners-Lee establish to continue overseeing the development of the web?
He established the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
Why did the creation of the World Wide Web revolutionize communication?
It allowed for the easy sharing of information and made the internet accessible to the general public.
How did the World Wide Web influence modern society?
It transformed communication, education, commerce, and entertainment, creating new industries and reshaping interactions globally.
What year was Tim Berners-Lee knighted, and by whom?
He was knighted in 2004 by Queen Elizabeth II.
