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What was the significance of the city of Uruk in ancient Mesopotamia?
What was the significance of the city of Uruk in ancient Mesopotamia?
- It was the first city to use irrigation systems.
- It was a major trade hub for the Sumerians.
- It was the center of ancient Babylonian astronomy.
- It was considered the first true city in the world. (correct)
What was the primary purpose of the plow invented by the Sumerians?
What was the primary purpose of the plow invented by the Sumerians?
- To build irrigation canals.
- To create dikes for flood control.
- To dig the ground for planting seeds. (correct)
- To construct the Great Ziggurat of Ur.
What was unique about the writing system invented by the Sumerians?
What was unique about the writing system invented by the Sumerians?
- It was used for astronomical observations.
- It was written on papyrus.
- It used alphabetical letters.
- It used word pictures and triangular symbols. (correct)
What was the primary function of the dikes and irrigation canals built by the Sumerians?
What was the primary function of the dikes and irrigation canals built by the Sumerians?
What was the significance of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
What was the significance of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
What was the significance of constellations in ancient Babylonian astronomy?
What was the significance of constellations in ancient Babylonian astronomy?
What was the primary material used by the Sumerians to build the city of Uruk?
What was the primary material used by the Sumerians to build the city of Uruk?
What was the innovation introduced by the Sumerians in wheel technology?
What was the innovation introduced by the Sumerians in wheel technology?
What was the main writing material used in ancient Egypt?
What was the main writing material used in ancient Egypt?
What was the purpose of wearing wigs in ancient Egypt?
What was the purpose of wearing wigs in ancient Egypt?
What was the purpose of kohl in ancient Egypt?
What was the purpose of kohl in ancient Egypt?
Who invented the alarm clock?
Who invented the alarm clock?
What was the purpose of Archimedes' screw?
What was the purpose of Archimedes' screw?
What did Aristotle introduce in biology?
What did Aristotle introduce in biology?
What was the purpose of the water clock or clepsydra?
What was the purpose of the water clock or clepsydra?
What was the main contribution of Greek civilization to the world?
What was the main contribution of Greek civilization to the world?
Who patented the telescope in 1608?
Who patented the telescope in 1608?
What was invented by Louis Pasteur?
What was invented by Louis Pasteur?
Who invented the first telephone?
Who invented the first telephone?
What was invented by Samuel M. Kier?
What was invented by Samuel M. Kier?
What is the name of the amphibious tricycle invented by H2O Technologies?
What is the name of the amphibious tricycle invented by H2O Technologies?
Who invented the Sustainable Alternative Lighting (SALt) lamp?
Who invented the Sustainable Alternative Lighting (SALt) lamp?
What was invented by Dr. Fe del Mundo?
What was invented by Dr. Fe del Mundo?
What is the time period covered by the Modern Period?
What is the time period covered by the Modern Period?
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Study Notes
Telescope
- Invented in 1608 by Hans Lippershey
- An optical instrument that helps in the observation of remote objects
War Weapons
- Crossbows, long bows, and chainmail were invented during the Middle Ages
Modern Ages
- Covers human history from the creation of a more global network to present day
- Inventions:
- Pasteurization by Louis Pasteur, a process of heating dairy products to kill harmful bacteria
- Petroleum Refinery by Samuel M. Kier, invented kerosene by refining petroleum
- Telephone by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876, made the first call on March 10, 1876
- Calculator, paved the way for easier arithmetic calculations and development of more complex processing machines like the computer
Philippine Inventions
- Contributions to the global advancement of science and technology
- Inventions:
- Salamander Amphibious Tricycle by H2O Technologies, can cross flooded streets, rivers, and lakes
- Sustainable Alternative Lighting (SALt) lamp by Aisa Mejino, an environmentally friendly light source that runs on saltwater
- Medical Incubator by Dr. Fe del Mundo, made from indigenous and cheap materials
Egyptian Civilization
- Ancient civilization in North Africa
- Inventions:
- Paper made from papyrus, the main writing material
- Ink, created by combining soot with different chemicals
- Hieroglyphics, a writing system used by ancient Egyptians
- Cosmetics, wore kohl to darken their eyes and prevent/ cure eye ailments
- Wig, worn for health and wellness rather than aesthetic purpose
- Water Clock or Clepsydra, invented by Amenemhet, measured time by gradual flow of water
Greek Civilization
- Contributions to the world, especially in the fields of science and technology
- Inventions:
- Alarm Clock, used water or small stones/sand that dropped into drums to signal the alarm
- Water Mill, used in agricultural processes like milling grains
- Archimedes' Screw, an efficient way to move water up a hill
- Biology, introduced the idea of classifying animals according to their different characteristics
Ancient Civilization
- People in ancient times discovered and invented things that impacted modern people's lives
Sumerian Civilization
- Emerged in the southernmost tip of ancient Mesopotamia
- Inventions:
- Cuneiform, the first writing system that utilizes word pictures and triangular symbols
- City of Uruk, considered the first true city in the world, built with sun-baked bricks
- The Great Ziggurat of Ur, built with sun-baked bricks
- Wheel, constructed by inserting rotating axles into solid discs of wood
- Irrigation and Dikes, created to bring water to farmlands and control flooding
- Plow, invented to dig the ground for seed planting, helped mass produce food
Babylonian Civilization
- Flourished near the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
- Inventions:
- Hanging Gardens of Babylon, considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world
- Astronomy, introduced the use of constellations to determine the weather, climate, and seasons, and studied celestial bodies to predict future events
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