29 Questions
What is the focus of the history of science and technology?
How science and technology have changed across time
What was the significance of the Sumerian wheel?
It was used for farm work and food processes
What is the name of the writing system developed by the Sumerians?
Cuneiform
What was the purpose of the Great Ziggurat?
It was a mountain of god
What was the significance of ancient civilizations in the history of science and technology?
They paved the way for advances in science and technology
What does the term 'antecedent' refer to?
A precursor to the unfolding or existence of something
What is the primary source of silk?
Silk worms
What was the main catalyst for the agricultural revolution in the Middle Ages?
Heavy plough
What was the original intention of Chinese alchemists when they mixed charcoal, sulfur, and potassium nitrate?
To achieve immortality
What was the primary function of the mechanical clock?
To accurately keep track of time
What was the primary purpose of the spinning wheel?
To transform fiber into thread or yarn
Which period marked major advances in science and technology?
Middle Ages
What was the purpose of wearing Kohl around the eyes in ancient Egypt?
To prevent and cure diseases
What was the purpose of the wigs in ancient Egypt?
To protect the shaved heads from the sun
What was the Antikythera Mechanism used for?
To predict astronomical positions and eclipses
What is the Aeolipile also known as?
Hero's engine
What was unique about the Roman structures?
They were able to withstand time and harsh environmental conditions
What was the first known newspaper known as?
The Gazette
Who is credited with designing and operating the first engine-powered airplane?
Orville Wright and Wilbur Wright
What was the first thing John Logie Baird successfully televised in 1924?
Objects in outline
What became more important with the invention of the telephone?
Maintaining connections with each other in real time
What was projected by John Logie Baird in 1928?
Colored images
Who invented the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
What was the primary motivation for the invention of the printing press?
To address the need for publishing books at a faster rate
What was a major consequence of industrialization?
Greater risks in human health, food, and safety, and environmental concerns
What was the maximum magnification capability of the first compound microscope?
Ten times the object's size
What was a significant impact of Galileo Galilei's invention of the telescope?
It showed that the universe is far larger than previously imagined
What was the primary purpose of the weaving invention?
To increase the rate of fiber spinning
Who is credited with the invention of the first compound microscope?
Zacharias Janssen and his father Hans
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