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Which innovation from Mesopotamia had the MOST significant impact on trade and transportation networks in the ancient world?
Which innovation from Mesopotamia had the MOST significant impact on trade and transportation networks in the ancient world?
- Construction of monumental ziggurats for religious purposes.
- Development of irrigation systems for agriculture.
- Invention of the two-wheeled cart. (correct)
- Advancement of cuneiform writing for record-keeping.
During the Renaissance Era, how did Leonardo da Vinci's approach to scientific inquiry differ from that of previous eras?
During the Renaissance Era, how did Leonardo da Vinci's approach to scientific inquiry differ from that of previous eras?
- He focused solely on theoretical mathematics, avoiding practical applications.
- He applied direct observation and anatomical study to inform his art and engineering designs. (correct)
- He relied exclusively on religious doctrines to explain natural phenomena.
- He rejected classical knowledge, seeking entirely new fields of study.
How did the invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg MOST significantly impact the progress of science and technology?
How did the invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg MOST significantly impact the progress of science and technology?
- It directly led to the development of new mathematical theories and engineering techniques.
- It enabled the creation of more accurate navigational charts, supporting maritime exploration.
- It facilitated the rapid dissemination of knowledge, enabling scientists to build upon previous discoveries. (correct)
- It allowed for the mass production of telescopes, leading to advancements in astronomy.
What was a key contribution of the establishment of the University of Santo Tomas during the Spanish Colonial period to the development of science and technology in the Philippines?
What was a key contribution of the establishment of the University of Santo Tomas during the Spanish Colonial period to the development of science and technology in the Philippines?
How did the combined inventions of the telescope by Galileo Galilei and the microscope by Zacarias Janssen MOST directly contribute to advancements in scientific understanding during the 17th century?
How did the combined inventions of the telescope by Galileo Galilei and the microscope by Zacarias Janssen MOST directly contribute to advancements in scientific understanding during the 17th century?
Flashcards
Prehistoric Era Tools
Prehistoric Era Tools
Early humans used basic tools like those for cutting and scraping.
Mesopotamia's Invention
Mesopotamia's Invention
An ancient region known for inventing the two-wheeled cart.
Euclid
Euclid
He is considered the founder of modern geometry.
Renaissance Era
Renaissance Era
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Galileo Galilei
Galileo Galilei
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Study Notes
- History of Science and Technology in the World covers Ancient, Middle, and Modern ages
Ancient Times
- Prehistoric Era involved early humans using basic tools for cutting and scraping
- Bronze Age (300 BC) saw the discovery of copper, leading to improved technology and weapon machinery
- Mesopotamia (3000 BC) is credited with inventing two-wheeled carts
- Egyptian contributions were primarily mathematical
- Key Greek contributors included Euclid and Archimedes, both Greek philosophers
- Euclid is the founder of modern geometry
- Archimedes is considered the founder of engineering mechanics
Middle Age
- The Middle Age is referred to as the "Dark Age" due to problems in Science and Technology
Renaissance Era
- The Renaissance Era marked a rebirth of knowledge and a Golden Age of improvements
- Leonardo da Vinci was a great pioneer in arts, architecture, engineering, and science, contributing observations on anatomy
- Gutenberg invented the printing press
- Copernicus proposed the "sun center" theory relating to astronomy
- Prince Henry was "the navigator"
- Significant inventions included the triangle sail and the magnetic compass
Modern Science and Technology around 1600 AD
- Galileo invented the telescope and thermometer
- Zacarias Janssen, a spectacles maker, is credited with inventing the microscope
- Isaac Newton formulated the law of gravity, principles of planetary motion, and the law of light
- Albert Einstein is recognized as the most famous scientist of the 20th century for his work on quantum theory
Spanish Colonial Period
- Spaniards established the University of Santo Tomas, the oldest school
- The study of medicine was given priority in 1871
- The Manila Observatory was founded at the Ateneo Municipal de Manila in 1865
- Ateneo de Manila was also founded
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Description
Overview of the history of science and technology, covering ancient times with early human tool use, Mesopotamian inventions such as the two-wheeled cart, and Egyptian mathematical contributions. It also spans the Middle Ages and Renaissance Era, highlighting Leonardo da Vinci's contributions and Gutenberg's printing press invention.
