Historical Antecedents and Science in the Philippines
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Which feature is associated with the Maya civilization?

  • Quipu
  • Irrigation system
  • Chinampa
  • Two complicated calendar systems (correct)

    • What was the primary method of communication used by the Inca civilization?

  • Written language
  • Oral tradition
  • Symbolic art
  • Quipu (correct)

    • Which of the following innovations is attributed to ancient China?

  • Suspension bridge
  • Antispasmodic medication
  • Iron plough (correct)
  • Lunar calendar

    • In the context of science, which aspect is NOT considered a part of its definition?

    <p>Science as a political activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant contribution did the civilizations of the Middle East provide to the development of science?

    <p>Scientific method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which civilization is known for the development of geometry for agriculture?

    <p>Egyptian civilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of the Scientific Revolution?

    <p>Understanding nature as a machine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which civilization is associated with the agricultural technique known as chinampa?

    <p>Aztec civilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant aim of the Department of Public Instruction during the education initiative in the Philippines?

    <p>To offer free primary education utilizing English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one outcome of the Commonwealth period in the Philippines?

    <p>Government corporations were established</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which department is responsible for supervising basic education in the Philippines?

    <p>Department of Education and Culture (DepEd)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major external influence affected the Philippines during the Commonwealth period?

    <p>Japanese military intervention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a paradigm shift in scientific activity?

    <p>The emergence of a new paradigm replacing an older one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which revolution marked a significant change in the understanding of the universe's structure?

    <p>The Copernican Revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which internal influence is NOT listed as shaping Filipino society?

    <p>Technological advancement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the Philippine Commonwealth period?

    <p>To reduce foreign influence in trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key factor in the advancement of science during the seventeenth century?

    <p>Partnership with mathematical and astronomical communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did early Filipinos understand natural phenomena?

    <p>By observing superstitions related to animism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main focus of primary education during the Spanish regime in the Philippines?

    <p>Religious instruction and clerical preparation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which institution played a significant role in validating the field of science in the seventeenth century?

    <p>British Royal Society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method did seventeenth-century scientists decide was inadequate for their work?

    <p>Medieval experimental methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the American regime have on science in the Philippines?

    <p>It fostered significant advancements in science and technology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the legacy of European, Greek, and Middle Eastern scientific philosophy provide to academics in the seventeenth century?

    <p>A foundation for developing new ideologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What practice prevented early Filipinos from effectively observing natural phenomena?

    <p>Beliefs in spiritual entities and superstitions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main goals of the Philippine Development Plan (2017-2022)?

    <p>To build a prosperous, predominantly middle-class society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which program aims to improve weather forecasting capability in the Philippines?

    <p>Doppler Radars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Balik Scientist Act primarily focus on?

    <p>Strengthening scientific and technological human resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which key area of the Philippine Development Plan focuses on reducing inequality?

    <p>Inequality-reducing transformation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the RA 7687 Scholarship Program?

    <p>Providing scholarships to deserving science students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the Philippine Space Agency is correct?

    <p>It assists in creating national and international space policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has technology impacted mortality rates, particularly in women and children during childbirth?

    <p>Reduced mortality rates through improved medical care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What underlying vision guides the goals of the Philippine Development Plan?

    <p>A life that is matatag, maginhawa, at panatag</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the preconscious mind consist of?

    <p>Thoughts that can be easily recalled into consciousness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of the mind contains feelings, thoughts, and memories that are outside of our conscious awareness?

    <p>The unconscious mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the id operate according to?

    <p>The pleasure principle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the ego play in Freud's theory?

    <p>It makes decisions and mediates between the id and superego.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function does the superego serve?

    <p>It represents our internalized moral standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the conscious mind?

    <p>It includes thoughts and feelings that we can discuss rationally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the ego according to Freud's theory?

    <p>To achieve a balance between the id, superego, and real-life circumstances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a goal outlined in the Philippine policies for 2030?

    <p>To end poverty and hunger everywhere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary reasons people now have longer average lifespans compared to the past?

    <p>Enhanced living conditions and remedies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does access to education influence society according to the content?

    <p>It promotes a more informed public</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a higher Gross Domestic Product (GDP) typically indicate?

    <p>High productivity and technology presence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Plato, what exists in the Realm of Forms?

    <p>Abstract, perfect concepts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of Telos refer to in Aristotle's philosophy?

    <p>The inherent purpose or ultimate goal of an entity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the foundation of John Stuart Mill's greatest happiness principle?

    <p>Maximizing happiness for the greatest number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does the concept of human flourishing relate to philosophical perspectives?

    <p>It is influenced by various philosophical ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements aligns with Aristotle's view of reality?

    <p>Reality is grounded in the tangible physical world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Historical Antecedents in the World

    • Mesoamerica: Maya civilization—Chichen Itza, hydraulic systems, two complicated calendar systems; Inca civilization—first suspension bridge, irrigation system, Quipu, Inca textiles; Aztec civilization—antispasmodic medication, Chinampa, Aztec calendar, canoe.
    • Asia: India—metallurgical works (iron/steel), medicine, astronomy, mathematics; China—traditional medicines, acupuncture, iron plough, wheelbarrow, propeller, compass, papermaking, gunpowder and printing tools, seismology, records of supernovas, lunar, and solar eclipses; Middle East—scientific method in Muslim world, algorithm.
    • Africa: Experimental medicine, geometry for agriculture, alchemy, human anatomy and pharmacology, Egyptian pyramids, Lebombo bone, algebra and geometry, metallurgy.

    Development of Science in the Philippines

    • Precolonial Period: Filipinos believed in superstition and practiced animism, relying on observation of natural phenomena to explain events.
    • Spanish Regime: Various decrees were issued in Spain calling for the establishment of a school system, but primary education was primarily managed by missionaries.
    • American Regime: Science and technology advanced with government encouragement, scholarship programs, and the creation of science-based public services. Filipino children were guaranteed the right to education.
    • Commonwealth Period: Goal was for self-reliance but foreign trade policies remained controlled by Americans, and the Japanese occupation created further problems.
    • Period Since Independence: Department of Education and Culture (DepEd) and Department of Science and Technology (DOST) were created to supervise and create policies for Filipino students.

    Intellectual Revolutions

    • Copernican Revolution: Shift from the geocentric model (Earth-centered universe) to the heliocentric model (Sun-centered universe) proposed by Copernicus. Resistance to this idea was based on established beliefs and religious dogma.
    • Darwinian Revolution: Darwin's theory of evolution through natural selection challenged established ideas about the origin and diversity of life.
    • Freudian Revolution: Freud's theory on psychoanalysis (the study of conscious and unconscious factors influencing human behavior) introduced new perspectives.

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