When were the first eyeglasses invented?
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500 AD
1280s
1600s
1800s
What material were early eyeglasses frames primarily made from?
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Plastic
Bone
Glass
Leather
What style of eyeglasses became popular in the 1950s?
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Aviator
Cat-eye
Round
Square
Which innovation in eyeglasses occurred in the 1780s?
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Tinted lenses
Bifocals
Foldable temples
Nose pads
What was a major eyeglass frame material in the 1960s?
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Wood
Bamboo
Plastic
Titanium
When did eyeglasses with spring hinges first appear?
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1920s
1930s
1980s
2000s
Which culture is believed to have used the earliest form of magnifying glass?
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Roman
Egyptian
Chinese
Greek
What technological advancement in the 1930s impacted eyeglasses?
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Polarized lenses
Contact lenses
Transition lenses
Ultralight frames
In what decade did wraparound sunglasses become fashionable?
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1920s
1950s
1970s
1990s
What feature was added to eyeglasses in the 20th century to improve fit?
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Adjustable stems
Rubber grips
Nose pads
Clip-on sunglasses
Which type of eyeglasses was popular in the 1920s?
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Pince-nez
Monocle
Rimless
Full-rim
Who popularized oversized sunglasses in the 1960s?
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Audrey Hepburn
Marilyn Monroe
Elizabeth Taylor
Jackie Kennedy
What was the primary function of “scissor-glasses”?
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Fashion accessory
For nearsightedness
For farsightedness
For easy storage
What feature did the 18th-century “wig spectacles” have?
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Curled sides
Extended arms
Loop for wig
Nose bridge
When were the first sunglasses sold to the public?
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1750s
1920s
1930s
1960s
What caused the spike in eyeglasses’ popularity in the 1300s?
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Fashion trends
Medical discoveries
Black plague
Church endorsements
What type of eyewear was developed specifically for driving?
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Driving glasses
Night vision
Bifocals
Polarized lenses
Which decade saw the introduction of gradient lenses?
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1940s
1950s
1970s
1980s
What invention in the 20th century made eyeglasses more durable?
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Carbon fiber
Polycarbonate lenses
Flex frames
Titanium frames
Which military need spurred the development of aviator sunglasses?
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Pilots’ vision protection
Tank drivers’ needs
Night operations
Desert conditions
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Spectacle Spectator?
Seems like you’re just getting a glimpse of eyewear history!
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Visionary in Training
You’ve got a good eye for glasses trends; keep focusing!
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Master of Frames
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