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What was the purpose of the shadoof invented by the ancient Egyptians?
What was the purpose of the shadoof invented by the ancient Egyptians?
- For weaving cloth from plant fibers
- For shaping clay into pottery
- For grinding grains into flour
- For lifting water to irrigate land (correct)
Which of the following was an invention that originated during the Middle Ages?
Which of the following was an invention that originated during the Middle Ages?
- The heavy plow (correct)
- The wheel
- Paper
- Gunpowder
What was the primary purpose of the potter's wheel in ancient civilizations?
What was the primary purpose of the potter's wheel in ancient civilizations?
- For weaving textiles
- For shaping clay into pottery and vases (correct)
- For grinding grains into flour
- For lifting water for irrigation
Which civilization is credited with the invention of the wheel?
Which civilization is credited with the invention of the wheel?
Around what year was gunpowder accidentally invented by a Chinese alchemist?
Around what year was gunpowder accidentally invented by a Chinese alchemist?
What was the primary purpose of the spinning wheel invention?
What was the primary purpose of the spinning wheel invention?
Which of the following is a key feature of the first gasoline-powered automobile?
Which of the following is a key feature of the first gasoline-powered automobile?
What was the primary purpose of the compound microscope invention?
What was the primary purpose of the compound microscope invention?
What was the key innovation that allowed the Wright brothers' engine-powered airplane to fly?
What was the key innovation that allowed the Wright brothers' engine-powered airplane to fly?
What was the primary contribution of Filipino scientist Fe Del Mundo?
What was the primary contribution of Filipino scientist Fe Del Mundo?
What was the primary contribution of Filipino food technologist Maria Orosa?
What was the primary contribution of Filipino food technologist Maria Orosa?
Study Notes
Inventions and Discoveries
- Paper money was first used by the Chinese in the 17th century.
- The spinning wheel was invented to transform fiber into thread or yarn, increasing manual spinning efficiency by 10 to 100 times.
Scientific Instruments
- The telescope was invented by Galileo Galilei and can magnify objects 20 times larger than regular glasses.
- The compound microscope was invented by Zacharias Janssen in the 1590s and is still used in medicine, forensic science, and genetics today.
Transportation
- The first airplane was invented by Orville and Wilbur Wright, who demonstrated that slightly-tilted wings are essential for flight.
- The first automobile was invented by Carl Benz, featuring a lightweight car powered by a gasoline engine, with the chassis and engine forming a single unit.
Communication
- Television was invented by John Logie Baird in the 1920s, with the British Broadcasting Corporation using it for early television programming in 1929.
Filipino Inventions
- Erythromycin, an antibiotic, was invented by Abelardo Aguilar from the bacterium Streptomyces erythreus.
- Fe Del Mundo invented a makeshift medical incubator using native laundry baskets and hot water bottles, which helped regulate newborn body temperatures in rural areas without electricity.
- Maria Orosa invented banana ketchup.
Ancient Period
- The ancient wheel was credited to the Sumerians and was used for transportation, with applications such as the potter's wheel.
- The ancient Egyptians used papyrus for writing around 3000 B.C. and invented the shadoof, a hand-operated device for lifting water for irrigation.
Middle Ages
- The heavy plow, a farm tool for loosening soil, was developed during this period.
- Gunpowder was accidentally invented by Chinese alchemists around 850 A.D.
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Test your knowledge about the ancient wheel used by civilizations for transportation and the application of the potter's wheel for creating pots and vases. Explore the historical significance and impact of these inventions during the ancient period.
