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Which of these scientific advancements came from the Bronze Age? (Select all that apply)
Which of these scientific advancements came from the Bronze Age? (Select all that apply)
- The use of copper and tin to create bronze (correct)
- Construction of the first pyramids (correct)
- Development of the two-wheeled cart
- Creation of the first hand-axe
During the Renaissance Era, which individual contributed significantly to the development of the printing press?
During the Renaissance Era, which individual contributed significantly to the development of the printing press?
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Nicolaus Copernicus
- Johannes Gutenberg (correct)
- Galileo Galilei
Which scientist played a significant role in the development of modern scientific methods and invented the telescope?
Which scientist played a significant role in the development of modern scientific methods and invented the telescope?
- Johannes Gutenberg
- Isaac Newton
- Albert Einstein
- Galileo Galilei (correct)
What is the most famous equation proposed by Albert Einstein, which relates energy and mass?
What is the most famous equation proposed by Albert Einstein, which relates energy and mass?
Which of the following are inventions from the 20th century? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are inventions from the 20th century? (Select all that apply)
What is the earliest recorded use of tools by humans, according to the provided content?
What is the earliest recorded use of tools by humans, according to the provided content?
Which of the following individuals is associated with the development of calculus and the laws of gravity?
Which of the following individuals is associated with the development of calculus and the laws of gravity?
Which of the following is NOT a contribution of Leonardo da Vinci mentioned in the content?
Which of the following is NOT a contribution of Leonardo da Vinci mentioned in the content?
Flashcards
Earliest Tools
Earliest Tools
Crafted hand axes from volcanic stone around 2.3 million years ago.
Bronze Age
Bronze Age
Period when copper and tin were alloyed to create bronze around 3000 B.C.
Gutenberg's Invention
Gutenberg's Invention
Johannes Gutenberg developed the printing press in the Renaissance era.
Heliocentric Model
Heliocentric Model
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Galileo's Contributions
Galileo's Contributions
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20th Century Tech
20th Century Tech
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Einstein's Equation
Einstein's Equation
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Newton's Laws
Newton's Laws
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Study Notes
Earliest Form of Science and Technology
- Humans shaped stones around 2.3 million years ago in Eastern Africa
- People crafted hand axes and tools from volcanic stone
- Early humans used stone tools
Earliest Form of Science and Technology 400 B.C.
- Mesopotamian Cultures: disease symptoms, chemical substances, astronomical observations, concept of time, math, sailboats, maps, writing
- Nile Valley Egypt: treatment of wounds and diseases, calculations (angles, rectangles, triangles), volume of pyramid
Earliest Form of Science and Technology - 3000 B.C. and 3500 B.C.
- Bronze Age: discovery of copper, alloying copper with tin to create bronze, construction of first pyramids
- Mesopotamia: invention of two-wheeled carts
Renaissance Era in Europe (1450-1600 A.D.)
- Johannes Gutenberg: printing press
- Nicolaus Copernicus: proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system
- Leonardo da Vinci: emphasized the importance of experimentation, vast notebooks on anatomy, cloud formations, military inventions (tanks, flying machines, submarines)
Modern Science and Technology (1600 A.D.)
- Galileo Galilei: developed modern scientific methods, built the telescope, discovered craters and mountains on the moon, invented the microscope and thermometer
- Isaac Newton: defined the laws of gravity and planetary motion, co-founded calculus, explained the laws of light and color
- Albert Einstein: renowned 20th-century scientist, contributions to quantum theory, nuclear power, and the atomic bomb (E=mc²)
20th Century Technology
- Electric Arc Lamp (1802, Humphry Davy)
- Radio
- Communication, electronic, and computer technology
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