History of Printing Technology

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What was the purpose of establishing public tertiary schools like the Philippine Normal School and University of the Philippines?

To train Filipinos in the medical and agricultural sciences

To expand the responsibilities of the Department of Science and Technology

To provide professional training for Filipinos to build the government's organization and programs (correct)

To employ American and foreign instructors and professors

What was the focus of the growth and application of science during this time period?

Developing local capability to achieve technological self-reliance

Encouraging greater private sector participation in research and development

Basic and applied research in the medical, agricultural and related sciences

Biochemical analyses in hospitals (correct)

Who held teaching positions in the College of Medicine during this time period?

The Department of Science and Technology

Qualified Filipino physicians (correct)

The government

Americans and foreigners

What was the primary responsibility of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)?

To be the premiere science and technology body in the country Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in terms of technological development?

To develop local capability to achieve technological self-reliance Signup and view all the answers

Which innovation originated from the Flemish technique of oil painting?

Printers' ink Signup and view all the answers

When did block printing on wood come to the West from China?

Between 1250 and 1350 Signup and view all the answers

What did three men of Mainz, including Gutenberg, do with metal type?

Cast it for locking inside a wooden press Signup and view all the answers

What is acknowledged as a key facilitator for the Reformation?

Rise of new science due to printing press Signup and view all the answers

When did the printing press reach Italy?

1467 Signup and view all the answers

What did science offer in the 18th century according to the text?

Hope for industrial production improvement through observation and experimentation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the key features of the Industrial Revolution?

The widespread adoption of renewable energy sources Signup and view all the answers

What new organizational system emerged during the Industrial Revolution?

The factory system Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a major development in transportation and communication during the Industrial Revolution?

The internet Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the technological changes during the Industrial Revolution?

An increased use of natural resources and mass production Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what did the 20th century bring to science?

Novel insights and research methods across various fields Signup and view all the answers

What did the scientific legacy of the 20th century demonstrate?

Revolutionary changes in many areas of the sciences Signup and view all the answers

What was Copernicus' intention in developing his theory?

To revive older ideas from Greek philosophers Signup and view all the answers

What was Tycho Brahe's significant contribution to astronomy?

He made accurate measurements and positions of stars Signup and view all the answers

What did Galileo Galilei invent that challenged the old theory?

The telescope Signup and view all the answers

What did Galileo observe through his telescope that contradicted the traditional beliefs?

The Sun and Moon had craters and sunspots Signup and view all the answers

How did Galileo's observations spread across Europe?

Through his book, The Starry Messenger Signup and view all the answers

Why were Galileo's observations more accessible to the general public than Kepler's work?

Galileo's observations could be seen through a telescope Signup and view all the answers

What is the first reason for Freud's ongoing importance as stated in the text?

His groundbreaking work in mental health treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is the second, more important reason for Freud's lasting significance?

He introduced a new way of interpreting behaviors based on unconscious motives Signup and view all the answers

What did the Maya civilization achieve regarding calendar accuracy?

Developing the most accurate calendar ever designed Signup and view all the answers

What technique did the Maya use to make predictions with great angular measurement accuracy?

Aligning stars with two distant objects Signup and view all the answers

In what area did the Aztec civilization follow the Maya's lead?

Creating their own script and languages Signup and view all the answers

What was the significant achievement of the Maya according to the text?

Developing a revolutionary calendar system Signup and view all the answers