Brief History of Civil Engineering: Egypt and Mesopotamia
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When did the first appearance of motor vehicles in the Philippine highways occur?

  • 1912
  • 1910 (correct)
  • 1911
  • 1928
  • Which organization was formed by a group of civil engineers from the government sector, making it the first civil engineering organization in the Philippines?

  • The Philippine Society of Civil Engineers (PSCE) (correct)
  • The Philippine Society of Engineers
  • The City Engineer’s Office of Manila
  • The American Institute of Architects and Allied Arts (AIAAF)
  • What prompted the need for funds to keep the roads passable throughout the year in the early 1900s?

  • The first appearance of motor vehicles in the Philippine highways (correct)
  • The passage of an Engineers and Architects Law
  • Dissolution of the AIAAF
  • Formation of the City Engineer’s Office of Manila
  • What is considered one of the first instances of large structure construction in ancient Egypt?

    <p>Construction of pyramids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiative under the American regime aimed to stimulate national economic growth in the Philippines?

    <p>Formation of the Irrigation Division under the Bureau of Public Works</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material paved the way for the architectural development during the reign of the first Roman emperor Agustus?

    <p>Opus caementicium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient structure was constructed to serve as a supply route between republican Rome and its allies in Capua during the Second Samnite War?

    <p>Appian Way road</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Romans mix with volcanic ash to form a mortar for roads, bridges, aqueducts, and buildings?

    <p>Limestone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the 1960s, what factor contributed to Filipino architects and engineers migrating to the US and Europe?

    <p>Shortage of infrastructure developments in the Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What made Filipino architects and engineers attractive to be hired by developed countries in the 1960s?

    <p>Inexpensive labor and proficiency in English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Filipino architects and engineers globally assimilate in the political and economic structure of their host countries?

    <p>Due to their proficiency in English compared to other immigrants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a matter of priority for the government during the 1960s-1980s, leading to significant developments?

    <p>Road construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Early History of Motor Vehicles and Infrastructure

    • The first appearance of motor vehicles in the Philippine highways occurred in the early 1900s.
    • The Philippine Society of Civil Engineers (PSCE) was formed by a group of civil engineers from the government sector, making it the first civil engineering organization in the Philippines.

    Road Maintenance and Development

    • The need for funds to keep the roads passable throughout the year in the early 1900s prompted significant investments in road maintenance.
    • The construction of the Appian Way, built during the Second Samnite War, is considered one of the first instances of large structure construction in ancient Egypt.

    Ancient Roman Architecture and Engineering

    • The reign of the first Roman emperor, Augustus, saw the use of travertine limestone as a key material that paved the way for architectural development.
    • The Romans mixed lime with volcanic ash to form a mortar for roads, bridges, aqueducts, and buildings.

    Filipino Architects and Engineers Abroad

    • During the 1960s, economic instability contributed to Filipino architects and engineers migrating to the US and Europe.
    • Their proficiency in English, as well as their exposure to American-style education, made Filipino architects and engineers attractive to be hired by developed countries.
    • Globally, they assimilated into the political and economic structure of their host countries by adapting to local cultures and practices.

    Government Priorities and Developments

    • Infrastructure development became a matter of priority for the government during the 1960s-1980s, leading to significant developments.
    • The Philippine government's aim to stimulate national economic growth through the Payne-Aldrich Tariff Act of 1909 was an initiative under the American regime.

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    Explore the early practices of civil engineering in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, including the construction of pyramids and shelter roofs. Learn about the transition from nomadic living to structured construction in this informative quiz.

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