Historical Antecedents in Science and Technology

BrightWalrus avatar
BrightWalrus
·
·
Download

Start Quiz

Study Flashcards

12 Questions

What does the term 'antecedent' mean in the context of the text?

A thing that comes before something else

Where did the origins of rapping emerge according to the text?

Jamaica in the early 1950s

What was the earliest form of science and technology according to the text?

Roughly shaped stones used for chopping and scraping

Which ancient culture showed evidence of emerging science around 400 BC?

Mesopotamian culture

Who calculated the value for pi according to the text?

Archimedes

Which philosopher founded modern geometry according to the text?

Euclid

During the Bronze Age, what was the main use of the alloy bronze?

Making swords and weapons

What significant developments occurred during the Dark Ages?

Advancements in warfare

Which inventor is known for creating the printing press in Germany?

Gutenberg

What era is characterized by a rebirth of knowledge in Europe from 1450 to 1600 AD?

Renaissance Era

Who was the first to use modern scientific methods based on experiment and testable observations?

Galileo

What significant invention did Galileo construct?

Telescope

Explore how social considerations have influenced the course of science and technology throughout history. Delve into the origins and evolution of concepts that have shaped modern rap music.

Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards

Convert your notes into interactive study material.

Get started for free
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser