v-circle-o Created with Sketch.

History of Eyewear Quiz

Do you know eyewear? Let's find out!

Mollie Moto
Created by Mollie Moto(User Generated Content*)User Generated Content is not posted by anyone affiliated with, or on behalf of, Playbuzz.com.
On Sep 23, 2016
1 / 8

Before eyeglasses, people used convex glass stones called reading stones to magnify material. In what century were they invented?

2 / 8

China invented sunglasses in the 12th century. What material did they use?

3 / 8

At this point in history, reading stones already exist. Which country is credited with the invention of eyeglasses (or wearable spectacles)?

4 / 8

The first concave lenses for nearsightedness were created in the early 16th century. For whom were they made?

5 / 8

The first eyeglasses didn't have temples and were merely perched on a person's nose. In what century did we start to implement temples?

6 / 8

Which famous American invented bifocals?

7 / 8

How much would a pair of eyeglasses cost you in the 18th century?

8 / 8

In what decade did sunglasses become popular?

8
Questions left
These are 10 of the World CRAZIEST Ice Cream Flavors
Created by Tal Garner
On Nov 18, 2021
SIGN UP TO PLAYBUZZ
Join our email list and receive super fun quizzes!
Don't worry. We don't spam.

LIFESTYLE