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Thales of Miletus was known for his work in mathematics and astronomy.
Thales of Miletus was known for his work in mathematics and astronomy.
True (A)
Which ancient civilization is considered the origin of scientific practices around 4,000 BC?
Which ancient civilization is considered the origin of scientific practices around 4,000 BC?
- Ancient China
- Ancient India
- Ancient Mesopotamia (correct)
- Ancient Greece
What significant invention is attributed to the ancient Chinese?
What significant invention is attributed to the ancient Chinese?
Gunpowder
The House of Wisdom was established in ______ to advance knowledge in various scientific fields.
The House of Wisdom was established in ______ to advance knowledge in various scientific fields.
Match the following regions with their contributions to early science and technology:
Match the following regions with their contributions to early science and technology:
Which of the following was NOT an achievement of the Chinese civilization?
Which of the following was NOT an achievement of the Chinese civilization?
The Arabic nomads relied on their astronomical knowledge primarily during the daytime.
The Arabic nomads relied on their astronomical knowledge primarily during the daytime.
What is the name of the famous scholar who is associated with the works of Ptolemy in the House of Wisdom?
What is the name of the famous scholar who is associated with the works of Ptolemy in the House of Wisdom?
Who is credited with publicizing the laws of motion and gravity in the 17th century?
Who is credited with publicizing the laws of motion and gravity in the 17th century?
Daniel Bernoulli is known for his work on the principles of electricity.
Daniel Bernoulli is known for his work on the principles of electricity.
What did Henry Cavendish contribute to the understanding of water?
What did Henry Cavendish contribute to the understanding of water?
Stephen Hales discovered root pressure and invented a trough for collecting __________.
Stephen Hales discovered root pressure and invented a trough for collecting __________.
Match the scientist to their discovery or contribution:
Match the scientist to their discovery or contribution:
Which scientist demonstrated how green plants emitted oxygen?
Which scientist demonstrated how green plants emitted oxygen?
James Hutton concluded that the Earth was much younger than previously believed.
James Hutton concluded that the Earth was much younger than previously believed.
Christian Sprengel studied the relationship between plants and __________.
Christian Sprengel studied the relationship between plants and __________.
Who proposed the heliocentric model, positioning the Sun at the center of the solar system?
Who proposed the heliocentric model, positioning the Sun at the center of the solar system?
Isaac Newton's work focused on the laws of motion and gravity.
Isaac Newton's work focused on the laws of motion and gravity.
What instrument significantly advanced the study of small life forms in the 1600s?
What instrument significantly advanced the study of small life forms in the 1600s?
Who is credited with the invention of the electric battery?
Who is credited with the invention of the electric battery?
Robert Hooke revealed the complex structure of small insects using his own ______.
Robert Hooke revealed the complex structure of small insects using his own ______.
William Herschel discovered that the thermometer showed a lower temperature over the red end of the visible spectrum.
William Herschel discovered that the thermometer showed a lower temperature over the red end of the visible spectrum.
What did Michael Faraday invent?
What did Michael Faraday invent?
Match the following scientists to their contributions:
Match the following scientists to their contributions:
The ______ effect describes the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave in relation to an observer moving relative to the wave source.
The ______ effect describes the change in frequency or wavelength of a wave in relation to an observer moving relative to the wave source.
What era did the Islamic Golden Age contribute to the development of sciences?
What era did the Islamic Golden Age contribute to the development of sciences?
Match the scientist with their contribution:
Match the scientist with their contribution:
The Catholic Church supported the heliocentric theory from its inception.
The Catholic Church supported the heliocentric theory from its inception.
Which scientist illustrated that birds could have evolved from dinosaurs?
Which scientist illustrated that birds could have evolved from dinosaurs?
The period from 1400 to 1700 AD is known as the Great ______ Revolution.
The period from 1400 to 1700 AD is known as the Great ______ Revolution.
Lord Kelvin believed that new discoveries in Physics were still to be made.
Lord Kelvin believed that new discoveries in Physics were still to be made.
Who developed a full list of atomic weights?
Who developed a full list of atomic weights?
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Study Notes
The Advent of Science (600 BC – 1400 AD)
- Ancient Mesopotamia, located in the Tigris-Euphrates river system, played a foundational role in early science.
- Sumerian high priests began astronomical studies around 4000 BC, though their methods are mostly unrecorded.
- They left behind tablets dating back to 1800 BC, hinting at early scientific thought.
Science and Technology in Ancient Greece
- Ancient Greeks did not separate science from philosophy; Thales of Miletus forecasted a solar eclipse, reflecting early scientific reasoning.
- Athens emerged as a prominent center of learning during this period.
Scientific Innovations in Asia
- The Chinese developed gunpowder, fireworks, and rockets, and are credited with the invention of the compass.
- India advanced technology with innovations like the spinning wheel and superior agricultural techniques during the first millennium AD.
The Golden Age of Islam (750 AD)
- The House of Wisdom in Baghdad became a beacon for scholars; the phrase “The ink of a scholar is more holy than the blood of a martyr” emphasizes the cultural value placed on education.
- Notable advancements in astronomy were made, aiding Arab nomads in navigation.
- Arab chemists pioneered distillation processes and introduced terms like alkali and alcohol.
The Expansion of Scientific Horizons (1700 to 1800)
- Isaac Newton's laws of motion and gravity transformed scientific thought in the 17th century, leading to mathematics-oriented science.
- Specialization in scientific fields emerged rapidly after Newton’s revelations.
Breakthrough Discoveries
- Stephen Hales discovered root pressure; Daniel Bernoulli formulated the principle relating fluid flow to pressure.
- Joseph Black's research on calcium carbonate and Henry Cavendish's discovery of water composition (H2O) highlighted key chemical advances.
- John Ingenhousz demonstrated how plants emit oxygen in sunlight and carbon dioxide in darkness.
Developments in Earth Sciences
- Benjamin Franklin studied the Gulf Stream, revealing insights about ocean currents.
- Influential figures included George Hadley in meteorology and James Hutton in geology, proposing a more ancient Earth.
The Basis of Life
- Georges-Loius Leclerc contributed to early evolutionary theory.
- Thomas Malthus asserted unchecked population growth could deplete resources, raising concerns about sustainability.
Scientific Revolution (1400 to 1700 AD)
- The Golden Age of Islam lasted over five centuries, influencing European scientific thought despite initial resistance from religious doctrines.
- Nicolaus Copernicus proposed heliocentrism in 1532, challenging the geocentric model held by the Catholic Church.
- Galileo Galilei’s 1610 discovery of Jupiter’s moons marked a significant shift in cosmology.
The Age of Micro-beings
- The invention of the microscope in the late 1600s prompted new explorations of microscopic life.
- Robert Hooke’s findings on insect structures and Antonie van Leeuwenhoek’s discoveries of microscopic organisms opened a new realm of biological study.
The Dawn of Mathematical Analysis
- Sir Isaac Newton's work, "Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica," solidified pivotal scientific laws.
- Alessandro Volta invented the electric battery, influencing the field of electricity.
Progress Between 1800-1900
- Hans Christian Ørsted linked electricity and magnetism, paving the way for electromagnetic theory.
- Michael Faraday invented the first electric motor; James Clerk Maxwell formalized the mathematics of electromagnetism.
Innovations in Light and Matter
- William Herschel discovered infrared radiation; Wilhelm Röntgen identified X-rays.
- Thomas Young's wave-particle duality of light contributed fundamentally to wave theory.
Chemical Advancements
- John Dalton laid the groundwork for atomic theory; Jons Jakob Berzelius tracked atomic weights.
- Louis Pasteur disproved spontaneous generation, while Dmitri Mendeleev developed the periodic table of elements.
Geological Insights
- Richard Owen introduced the term "dinosaurs"; Louis Agassiz theorized about the Earth’s glacial past.
- Lord Kelvin’s assertion in the early 1900s suggested physics was nearing completion, fostering skepticism among scientists.
The Dawn of a New Era (1900 to 1945)
- The 19th century shifted scientific perspectives profoundly; the first half of the 20th century would further challenge classical physics as established by Newton.
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