Communication and Navigation in History

Navigation and Communication

• Navigation allowed safe journeys to unfamiliar regions and helped control disease spread.
• Communication facilitated trade, preventing possible conflicts through various methods, including cave paintings and pigeons.
• The Printing Press of Gutenberg mechanized movable type, enhancing information dissemination, initially seen in China.
• The telescope enables ship captains to observe distant objects crucial for navigation and safety at sea.

Record Keeping

• Ancient Egyptians used papyrus for maintaining historical records; the Voynich Manuscript features illustrations in an unknown code.
• The Rongorongo Manuscript showcases glyphs as early writing forms.

Weapons, Conservation, and Engineering

• Weapons and armors promoted alliances for security and protection against threats.
• Scientific and technological developments contributed to the discovery of cures and preventive measures for diseases.
• Engineering advancements allowed for the construction of structures meeting specific needs.

Architecture and Cultural Identity

• Architecture helps establish national identity, exemplified through jewelry and traditional artifacts like the Bontoc warrior's necklace.

Weaving and Boat Making

• Weaving involves interlacing strands to produce textiles like the malong.
• The Balangay signifies early wooden watercraft in maritime history.

Literature

• Oral and written literature reflects cultural heritage, including notable works like "Biag ni Lam-ang" and various forms of oral traditions such as talindaw (boat songs) and bugtong (riddles).

Filipino Inventors and Innovations

• Fel del Mundo developed a medical incubator for infants, essential in rural areas without electricity.

Spanish Influences

• Claveria decree of 1849 mandated Filipino surnames, influencing culture and identity.
• Spanish education established schools, introducing Catholicism and fostering fiesta culture.

American Influences

• The American era brought free education, English language prevalence, and democracy, alongside cultural shifts in clothing and food habits.

Intellectual Revolution

• The Scientific Revolution marked significant advancements in various fields—mathematics, physics, biology—reshaping understanding of nature.
• Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" proposed the Theory of Evolution, emphasizing adaptation and survival of the fittest.

Sigmund Freud's Psychological Theories

• Freud's theories introduced psychoanalysis, focusing on human behavior as pleasure-seeking and structured the psyche into Id, Ego, and Superego.
• Five psychosexual stages of development were identified, affecting personality formation from birth to adulthood.

Government Policies on Science and Technology

• RA 2067 and RA 3589 support scientific research, emphasizing development, funding, and technological innovations in the Philippines.
• Notable famous Filipinos in sciences include Ramon Cabanos Barba, known for his work on tissues and mangoes, and other experts in marine science and plant biotechnology.

Explore the significance of navigation and communication in historical contexts. Understand how these elements facilitated trade, exploration, and the spread of innovations such as the printing press. This quiz delves into the impact of navigation and communication on society and culture.