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Which islands had railroads developed on them?
Which islands had railroads developed on them?
What was mentioned as the largest port in Asia?
What was mentioned as the largest port in Asia?
What impact did the development of railroads have in the Philippines?
What impact did the development of railroads have in the Philippines?
Which element was not part of the transportation development in the content provided?
Which element was not part of the transportation development in the content provided?
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Which of these locations is directly associated with significant shipping development?
Which of these locations is directly associated with significant shipping development?
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Which civilization is noted for employing advanced agricultural techniques that significantly shaped their society?
Which civilization is noted for employing advanced agricultural techniques that significantly shaped their society?
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What was a major outcome of the intellectual revolutions in Asian civilizations?
What was a major outcome of the intellectual revolutions in Asian civilizations?
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Which of the following challenges faced the Philippine science education system?
Which of the following challenges faced the Philippine science education system?
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The influence of African civilizations on society was largely defined by which of the following?
The influence of African civilizations on society was largely defined by which of the following?
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Which aspect of Middle Eastern civilizations transformed their society substantially during intellectual revolutions?
Which aspect of Middle Eastern civilizations transformed their society substantially during intellectual revolutions?
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What was the primary method used for spinning before the invention of the spinning wheel?
What was the primary method used for spinning before the invention of the spinning wheel?
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In the earlier method of hand spinning, what was the purpose of the distaff?
In the earlier method of hand spinning, what was the purpose of the distaff?
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Which of the following correctly describes the sequence of actions in hand spinning?
Which of the following correctly describes the sequence of actions in hand spinning?
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What is the main product created through the process of hand spinning?
What is the main product created through the process of hand spinning?
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What role does the spinning wheel play in comparison to hand spinning methods?
What role does the spinning wheel play in comparison to hand spinning methods?
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What is the current position of social media in a company's business strategy?
What is the current position of social media in a company's business strategy?
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How has social media influenced recruitment practices in companies?
How has social media influenced recruitment practices in companies?
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Which of the following best describes the role of social media in modern business?
Which of the following best describes the role of social media in modern business?
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What might be a misconception about social media’s role in a company's strategy?
What might be a misconception about social media’s role in a company's strategy?
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What has led to the shift of social media from optional to essential in business?
What has led to the shift of social media from optional to essential in business?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?
Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?
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What is a common ethical concern associated with gene therapy?
What is a common ethical concern associated with gene therapy?
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Which type of gene therapy directly alters the genes of an individual to combat disease?
Which type of gene therapy directly alters the genes of an individual to combat disease?
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What potential future impact of GMOs could raise concerns among consumers?
What potential future impact of GMOs could raise concerns among consumers?
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Which form of gene therapy might be used to prevent hereditary conditions from being passed on to offspring?
Which form of gene therapy might be used to prevent hereditary conditions from being passed on to offspring?
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What is the primary issue with dismissing criticism as 'political correctness'?
What is the primary issue with dismissing criticism as 'political correctness'?
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How does the dismissal of criticism impact the marketplace of ideas?
How does the dismissal of criticism impact the marketplace of ideas?
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What does Chait express concern about in relation to ideas?
What does Chait express concern about in relation to ideas?
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What underlying belief may lead someone to reject criticism as mere political correctness?
What underlying belief may lead someone to reject criticism as mere political correctness?
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What concept is primarily threatened by the rejection of criticism in discussions?
What concept is primarily threatened by the rejection of criticism in discussions?
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Study Notes
Historical Antecedents of Science and Technology
- Science is the careful study of the structure and behavior of the physical world
- Scientists (Natural Philosophers) formulate testable explanations and predictions based on observations
- Technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
- An antecedent is a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another
Ancient Times
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Mesopotamians:
- Wheel (3500 BC) initially for pottery, not transportation
- Chariot
- Cuneiform writing for record-keeping
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Egyptians:
- Papyrus sheets (earliest paper-like material)
- Ox-drawn plough
- Ink (black ink for hieroglyphs)
- Sun clock (sundial, 3500 BC)
- Mummification to preserve bodies for the afterlife
Ancient Chinese
- Paper (around 100 BC)
- Gunpowder (Tang dynasty, 9th century)
- Compass
- Mechanical clock (725)
Greek Natural Philosophers
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Thales of Miletus:
- Geometer, military engineer, astronomer, and logician
- Discovered solstice and equinox, predicted a solar eclipse
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Anaximander of Miletus:
- Inventor of the sundial
- Created a map of the known world
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Aristotle:
- Believed the Earth was a sphere
- Classified animals, father of zoology
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Ptolemy:
- Developed geocentric astronomy
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Hero of Alexandria:
- Invented the Aeolipile (earliest steam engine)
Middle Ages
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Printing press:
- Johannes Gutenberg (15th century)
- Revolutionized book production
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Eyeglasses:
- Invented in Western Europe (late 13th century)
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Water and windmills:
- Popularized in the Early Middle Ages
- Utilized natural forces (rivers, wind)
The Black Death
- Massive disruption to medieval society
- Significant loss of life across Europe
Renaissance
- Led to a "rebirth" in technology
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Leonardo daVinci:
- Inventions related to siege defenses, war, and flight
Scientific Revolution
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Pendulum clock:
- John Harrison
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Theory of Light:
- Isaac Newton
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Modern Mechanics and Law of the Universe:
- Isaac Newton
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Moveable type Latin Bible:
- Johannes Gutenberg
The Industrial Revolution
- Transformation from rural to industrialized societies
- Inventions like the:
- Telephone
- Sewing machine
- X-ray
- Lightbulb
- Combustible engine
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Thomas Newcomen:
- Invented the first steam engine
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James Hargreaves:
- Invented the spinning jenny (faster cloth production)
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Eli Whitney:
- Invented the cotton gin
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Samuel Morse:
- Invented the telegraph
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Sewing machine:
- Elias Howe
Modern Era
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Robert Goddard:
- Liquid-fueled rocket (1929)
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Werner von Braun:
- Development of rockets
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Albert Einstein:
- Theories of relativity
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Manhattan Project:
- Development of the atomic bomb
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Oppenheimer, Fermi, Berthe, Tellor:
- Involved in the Manhattan Project
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Computer pioneers:
- Charles Babbage
- Herman Hollerith
- Thomas Watson
- Alan Turing
- John von Neumann
- J. Presper Eckert
- John Mauchly
- Jack Kilby
- Jobs and Wozniak
- Bill Gates
- Paul Allen
- Thomas A. Edison
Information Age
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Gutenberg:
- Printing press in the mid-1400s
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Shannon:
- Information theory (1970)
Technology as a Way of Revealing
- Instrumental view: Technology as a means to an end
- Anthropological view: Technology as a type of human action
- Essence of technology: Bringing something forth from concealment
Nanotechnology
- Deals with manipulation and study of matter at the nanoscale.
Gene Therapy
- Experimental technique using genes to treat or prevent disease.
Environmental Issues
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Climate Change:
- Causes, impacts, and solutions
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Biodiversity Loss:
- Consequences and remedies
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Water Pollution:
- Effects, sources, and protections
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Solid Waste:
- Management and disposal methods
Social Media
- Has enhanced communication and changed business recruitment
- Raises concerns about political correctness
- Increased access to information, but also potential downsides.
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Explore the fascinating developments in science and technology throughout ancient history. This quiz covers contributions from Mesopotamians, Egyptians, Chinese, and Greek natural philosophers. Test your knowledge on how these innovations shaped the world we live in today.
