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When did the first appearance of motor vehicles in the Philippine highways occur?
Which organization was formed by a group of civil engineers from the government sector, making it the first civil engineering organization in the Philippines?
What prompted the need for funds to keep the roads passable throughout the year in the early 1900s?
What is considered one of the first instances of large structure construction in ancient Egypt?
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What initiative under the American regime aimed to stimulate national economic growth in the Philippines?
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What material paved the way for the architectural development during the reign of the first Roman emperor Agustus?
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Which ancient structure was constructed to serve as a supply route between republican Rome and its allies in Capua during the Second Samnite War?
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What did the Romans mix with volcanic ash to form a mortar for roads, bridges, aqueducts, and buildings?
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During the 1960s, what factor contributed to Filipino architects and engineers migrating to the US and Europe?
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What made Filipino architects and engineers attractive to be hired by developed countries in the 1960s?
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How did Filipino architects and engineers globally assimilate in the political and economic structure of their host countries?
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What was a matter of priority for the government during the 1960s-1980s, leading to significant developments?
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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.
