History of Science and Technology

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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?

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?

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?

To bring water to farmlands and control flooding. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?

They were one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of constellations in ancient Babylonian astronomy?

They were used to predict weather patterns. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary material used by the Sumerians to build the city of Uruk?

Sun-dried bricks with reeds. Signup and view all the answers

What was the innovation introduced by the Sumerians in wheel technology?

The insertion of rotating axles into solid discs of wood. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main writing material used in ancient Egypt?

Papyrus Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of wearing wigs in ancient Egypt?

For health and wellness Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of kohl in ancient Egypt?

To darken eyes and prevent eye ailments Signup and view all the answers

Who invented the alarm clock?

Plato Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Archimedes' screw?

To move water up a hill Signup and view all the answers

What did Aristotle introduce in biology?

The idea of classifying animals Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the water clock or clepsydra?

To measure time Signup and view all the answers

What was the main contribution of Greek civilization to the world?

Contributions to science and technology Signup and view all the answers

Who patented the telescope in 1608?

Hans Lippershey Signup and view all the answers

What was invented by Louis Pasteur?

Pasteurization Signup and view all the answers

Who invented the first telephone?

Alexander Graham Bell Signup and view all the answers

What was invented by Samuel M. Kier?

Petroleum Refinery Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the amphibious tricycle invented by H2O Technologies?

Salamander Signup and view all the answers

Who invented the Sustainable Alternative Lighting (SALt) lamp?

Aisa Mejino Signup and view all the answers

What was invented by Dr. Fe del Mundo?

Medical Incubator Signup and view all the answers

What is the time period covered by the Modern Period?

From the creation of a more global network to present day Signup and view all the answers

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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This quiz covers the development of scientific instruments and inventions throughout history, including the telescope and war weapons during the Middle Ages, and advances in biology and microbiology during the Modern Period.