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What was the purpose of the blast furnace in ancient China?

  • To produce industrial metals like iron, lead, or copper (correct)
  • To prepare medicine
  • To make clothing
  • To store grains and crops
  • When was the wheelbarrow first invented?

  • 1st century AD
  • 3rd century BC (correct)
  • 5th century
  • 10th century
  • What was the main purpose of matches in ancient times?

  • To light cooking and heating fires (correct)
  • To build houses
  • To make jewelry
  • To write on scrolls
  • How did the abacus aid in mathematical calculations in ancient China?

    <p>Performed addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which invention was not used in Europe until the 1500s?

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

    What was the purpose of the Mold Board Plow invented in ancient China?

    <p>Turning the soil before planting crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who invented the printing press during the medieval/middle ages?

    <p>Johann Gutenberg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the sharp point at the center of the iron plate?

    <p>Cutting into the soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed the first compound microscope?

    <p>Zacharias Janssen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did paper money replace as currency before its introduction?

    <p>Gold and silver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the heavy plough enable people to do with clay soil?

    <p>Cultivate it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technological innovation paved the way for accurately keeping track of time?

    <p>Mechanical clock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with inventing the Karaoke Sing Along System in 1975?

    <p>Roberto del Rosario</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which inventor is known for creating the Moon Buggy or Lunar Rover?

    <p>Roberto del Rosario</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is recognized for inventing the videophone in 1955?

    <p>Gregorio Zara</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which inventor discovered an antibiotic from the Aspergillus species of fungi in 1949?

    <p>Etc... Aguilar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which inventor's inventions include The Compass, Wooden Microscope, Vapor Chamber, and a talking, walking Robot?

    <p>Gregorio Zara</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with the theory of Psychoanalysis?

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

    According to Freud, what are the three conflicting elements that form personality?

    <p>Id, Ego, Superego</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Darwin contribute to the field of science?

    <p>Theory of Evolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What period did the theories of Darwin and Freud revolutionize?

    <p>Postcolonial Period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some objectives related to science and technology mentioned in the text?

    <p>Present government policies on science and technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what chapter can we find discussions on Science, Technology, and Nation-Building?

    <p>Chapter 3: Science, Technology and Nation-Building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the focus of education during the Spanish era in the Philippines?

    <p>Christian Doctrines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which school was the first college school for boys in Manila established by the Jesuits?

    <p>Colegio de San Ignacio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of establishing Colegio de Santa Potenciana for girls?

    <p>To provide shelter for military orphans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group was privileged in terms of education during the Spanish regime in the Philippines?

    <p>Spanish students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What continued to be pursued in terms of programs after the Philippines achieved independence from the colonizers?

    <p>Science and Technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some industries already established in the Philippines before the arrival of the Spaniards in the 15th century?

    <p>Mining, Agriculture, Fishing, Pottery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Ancient China Technologies

    • Blast furnace was used to produce cast iron in ancient China.
    • Wheelbarrow was first invented in ancient China.
    • Matches were used for ceremonial and spiritual purposes in ancient times.
    • Abacus aided in mathematical calculations by allowing for quick and efficient arithmetic operations.

    Agricultural Innovations

    • The Mold Board Plow was invented in ancient China to break up compacted soil and turn over topsoil.
    • The heavy plough enabled people to cultivate clay soil, which was previously difficult to work with.

    Printing and Communication

    • The printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg during the medieval period.
    • The sharp point at the center of the iron plate was used to create an inkwell for writing.

    Scientific Discoveries

    • Zacharias Janssen developed the first compound microscope.
    • Alexander Fleming discovered an antibiotic from the Aspergillus species of fungi in 1949.

    Inventions and Innovations

    • The compass, wooden microscope, vapor chamber, and a talking, walking robot were invented by Joseph needham.
    • The videophone was invented in 1955.
    • The karaoke sing-along system was invented in 1975.

    Psychology and Theory

    • Sigmund Freud is credited with the theory of Psychoanalysis.
    • According to Freud, the three conflicting elements that form personality are the id, ego, and superego.

    Science and Technology

    • Charles Darwin contributed to the field of science with his theory of evolution.
    • The theories of Darwin and Freud revolutionized the science and technology of the 19th and 20th centuries.
    • Objectives related to science and technology include developing new materials, improving lives, and exploring space.

    Education in the Philippines

    • During the Spanish era in the Philippines, the focus of education was on Christianization and Hispanicization.
    • The first college school for boys in Manila was established by the Jesuits in 1590.
    • Colegio de Santa Potenciana was established for girls in 1593.
    • The privileged group in terms of education during the Spanish regime in the Philippines was the peninsulares.
    • After the Philippines achieved independence, programs related to education, science, and technology continued to be pursued.

    Pre-Spanish Era in the Philippines

    • Industries already established in the Philippines before the arrival of the Spaniards in the 15th century included mining, metallurgy, and ceramics.

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