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Which technological development DID NOT significantly contribute to the transition from nomadic to sedentary lifestyles during Prehistory?
Which technological development DID NOT significantly contribute to the transition from nomadic to sedentary lifestyles during Prehistory?
- Control and use of fire
- Advancements in agricultural techniques
- Invention of the printing press (correct)
- Development of stone tools
Which characteristic is most representative of technological advancements of the Edad Antigua?
Which characteristic is most representative of technological advancements of the Edad Antigua?
- Focus on replacing human labor with machines
- Rapid advancements in electronics and communication technologies
- Emphasis on space exploration and aeronautics
- Development of fundamental tools and techniques by early civilizations to satisfy the needs (correct)
How did advancements during the Edad Media most directly influence subsequent periods?
How did advancements during the Edad Media most directly influence subsequent periods?
- By establishing the groundwork for mass production through automation
- By developing key scientific instruments used in later discoveries
- Through refinement of agricultural practices and the development of mechanical power sources (correct)
- Through advances in electronics and communication technologies
Which combination of advancements from the Edad Moderna directly enabled the large-scale dissemination of knowledge?
Which combination of advancements from the Edad Moderna directly enabled the large-scale dissemination of knowledge?
What key technological change defines the Revolución Industrial, differentiating it from previous eras?
What key technological change defines the Revolución Industrial, differentiating it from previous eras?
How did the development of the internet during the Siglo XX hasta hoy most significantly impact global society?
How did the development of the internet during the Siglo XX hasta hoy most significantly impact global society?
If a historian is researching the technological factors that most enabled European exploration of the New World, which era's advancements would they MOST likely focus on?
If a historian is researching the technological factors that most enabled European exploration of the New World, which era's advancements would they MOST likely focus on?
Which long-term effect of the Revolución Industrial had the MOST profound impact on global demographics and urbanization patterns?
Which long-term effect of the Revolución Industrial had the MOST profound impact on global demographics and urbanization patterns?
Flashcards
Prehistory Technology
Prehistory Technology
The period when humans invented tools for survival and transitioned to a sedentary lifestyle with agriculture.
Ancient Age Technology
Ancient Age Technology
Civilizations like Greeks, Romans, Egyptians developed tools, writing, drawing and wheels to meet their needs.
The Middle Age Technology
The Middle Age Technology
Notable for the windmill, mechanical clock, watermill, improved construction, and crop rotation.
Modern Age Technology
Modern Age Technology
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Industrial Revolution
Industrial Revolution
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20th Century Tech
20th Century Tech
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Neolithic Revolution
Neolithic Revolution
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Windmill
Windmill
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Study Notes
- Technology over time
Prehistory (5000 BC)
- Humans invented the elements they needed for survival.
- The first revolution occurred in the Neolithic period, when humans went from being nomads to sedentary and created the first agricultural techniques.
Ancient Age (3000 BC - 5th century AD)
- Civilizations such as the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians developed artifacts, tools, and techniques to satisfy their needs.
- These contributions meant enormous advances for humanity.
- Examples: writing, drawing, and wheeled carts.
Middle Ages (5th century AD - 1492)
- This period witnessed technological advances such as the windmill, the mechanical clock, and the watermill.
- Construction techniques were developed, as well as improvements in agriculture, such as crop rotation.
Modern Age (1492 - 1789)
- An era of scientific revolution and enormous advances.
- The most innovative: the compass, cartography, the steam engine, the printing press, and firearms.
- Together with them, a set of advances that facilitated mechanization appeared.
- Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo, and Newton stood out.
Industrial Revolution (1789 - 1840)
- The great advance was the creation of machines that replaced animal and human power.
- Electricity, Volta's battery, Faraday's motor, Edison's light bulb, the locomotive, the four-stroke engine, and the diesel engine were some advances that marked this era.
20th Century to Today
- Science and technology are advancing enormously.
- The construction of automobiles and airplanes stands out, as well as the conquest of space and the rise of electronics, communications, and information technology.
- The development of the Internet allows communication around the world, a fact that has a great impact on development today.
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Description
Overview of technology through prehistory, ancient age, middle ages, and the modern age. Includes information about human inventions and satisfying their needs. Discusses technological advances such as the windmill and steam engine.
