30 Questions
What was a significant aspect of the Iron Age in the Philippines?
Extraction, smelting, and refining of iron from ores
Which activity did Filipinos engage in during the Iron Age according to the text?
Building boats for inter-island trade
What type of warships were noted by Spanish chronicles during the Iron Age?
Caracoa
In the 10th century A.D., which Filipino group was noted to be engaged in trading with Champa (Vietnam)?
Butuan
What items did Ma-I and San-Hsu trade with China during the Iron Age?
Coconut heart mats and tortoise shell
Which country did Filipinos have regular trade relations with from the 10th to the 15th centuries A.D.?
China
When was the National Research Council of the Philippines established?
December 8, 1933
What did the Bureau of Science become after World War II?
Institute of Science
During which era did the importance given to science grow significantly?
Marcos Era and Martial Law
What was one area that science was inclined toward during the American period?
Medicine and pharmacy
What did the US Economic Survey report in 1950 highlight as lacking in the Philippines' scientific development?
All of the above
Which act established the National Science Development Board in 1958?
Science Act of 1958
What were some of the activities related to science that pre-Spanish era Filipinos engaged in?
Extracting medicine from herbs
Which of the following was NOT a component of the education provided in Parish schools during the early years of Spanish rule?
Astronomy
What type of institutions did the Spanish introduce to the Philippines that contributed to the growth of science and technology?
Colleges and universities
Which field was given priority in the study of medicine during the Spanish era in the Philippines?
Biology
Who among the following was NOT a notable contributor to science in the archipelago during the 19th century?
Anaclento del Rosario
Which architectural structures did the Spanish construct in the Philippines that contributed to the field of engineering?
Government buildings and forts
What was the main strategy employed under President Ramos' Science and Technology Agenda for National Development (STAND)?
Targeting specific industries as 'export winners'
How were the 'winners' in the Science and Technology Agenda for National Development (STAND) identified?
By rounds of consultation with industry representatives
Which plan focused on a few 'flagship programs' while avoiding targeting specific industries as 'export winners'?
DOST Medium-Term Plan (DMTP)
What did the DOST Medium-Term Plan (DMTP) prioritize over targeting specific industries as 'export winners'?
Building the country's long-term capability in S&T
In terms of industry focus, what issue did STAND face due to its strategy?
Spreading scarce resources thinly across too many industries
Which of these best describes the approach of the DOST Medium-Term Plan (DMTP) towards industry support?
Avoiding targeting specific industries as 'export winners'
What did the amended 1973 Philippine Constitution prioritize in national development?
Science and technology
During the Marcos regime, what additional support was provided to private universities?
Incentives to establish science and technology courses
Which organization was established by the Marcos regime to support agricultural development?
Philippine Council for Agricultural Research
Under the Marcos regime, what institution was created to oversee weather forecasting and geophysical services?
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)
What was the purpose of establishing the National Academy of Science and Technology during the Marcos regime?
To gather scientific and technological expertise
Which sector received special attention for curriculum upgrades and teaching equipment during the Marcos regime?
Science education
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