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What material did ancient Egyptians invent for writing that was lightweight and portable?
What material did ancient Egyptians invent for writing that was lightweight and portable?
- Parchment
- Papyrus (correct)
- Bamboo paper
- Clay tablets
What device did ancient Egyptians develop to assist with irrigation?
What device did ancient Egyptians develop to assist with irrigation?
- Shadoof (correct)
- Canal system
- Aqueduct
- Water wheel
Who developed the printing press that initiated the Printing Revolution?
Who developed the printing press that initiated the Printing Revolution?
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Galileo Galilei
- Isaac Newton
- Johannes Gutenberg (correct)
What was a key benefit of the heavy plough invented in the Middle Ages?
What was a key benefit of the heavy plough invented in the Middle Ages?
What breakthrough invention allowed for the conversion of fiber into thread or yarn?
What breakthrough invention allowed for the conversion of fiber into thread or yarn?
Who is known as the most influential scientist of all time?
Who is known as the most influential scientist of all time?
What invention did Zacharias Janssen create to magnify objects?
What invention did Zacharias Janssen create to magnify objects?
What did Galileo Galilei famously study using a telescope to make astronomical discoveries?
What did Galileo Galilei famously study using a telescope to make astronomical discoveries?
What was one of the earliest forms of science and technology found in pre-historic times?
What was one of the earliest forms of science and technology found in pre-historic times?
Which invention is credited to the Sumerians during the ancient period?
Which invention is credited to the Sumerians during the ancient period?
What was the primary purpose of cuneiform writing in ancient Sumer?
What was the primary purpose of cuneiform writing in ancient Sumer?
What can be considered a paradigm shift in the history of science and technology?
What can be considered a paradigm shift in the history of science and technology?
How did social considerations influence the course of science and technology?
How did social considerations influence the course of science and technology?
Which statement best describes the interaction between science, technology, and society throughout history?
Which statement best describes the interaction between science, technology, and society throughout history?
In what way did the Sumerians innovate with the potter's wheel?
In what way did the Sumerians innovate with the potter's wheel?
What is the significance of the historical antecedents in science and technology?
What is the significance of the historical antecedents in science and technology?
Who is credited with the invention of the first incubator?
Who is credited with the invention of the first incubator?
Which scientist is known for his work on the Theory of Relativity?
Which scientist is known for his work on the Theory of Relativity?
What did Dr. Abelardo Aguilar discover?
What did Dr. Abelardo Aguilar discover?
What application is the equation E=mc² primarily associated with?
What application is the equation E=mc² primarily associated with?
Which mode of transportation was manufactured by Leonardo S. Sarao?
Which mode of transportation was manufactured by Leonardo S. Sarao?
How is technology defined in the context of science and society?
How is technology defined in the context of science and society?
What does the Latin word 'scientia' translate to in English?
What does the Latin word 'scientia' translate to in English?
Which invention is attributed to Gregorio Y. Zara?
Which invention is attributed to Gregorio Y. Zara?
Study Notes
Ancient Period
- The Sumerian wheel was a significant invention, evolving from the potter's wheel.
- Cuneiform, the first writing system, was developed by Sumerians using wedge-shaped symbols carved on clay.
- Ancient Egyptians used papyrus for writing, a lightweight and durable material similar to thick paper.
- The shadoof, a manual device for lifting water, was invented by ancient Egyptians for irrigation.
Middle Ages (Dark Ages)
- Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press to convert handwritten text into printed books, initiating the Printing Revolution.
- The heavy plow, invented by Europeans, led to increased agricultural productivity and economic prosperity.
- The spinning wheel significantly sped up the production of cloth.
- Leonardo da Vinci was a polymath of the Renaissance, known for his contributions to art, science, and engineering.
Modern Ages
- Zacharias Janssen invented the compound microscope, enabling magnification of objects.
- Galileo Galilei was the first to use a telescope for astronomical observations, leading to discoveries about the moon.
- Isaac Newton was a highly influential scientist, making contributions to mathematics, physics, astronomy, and theology.
- Albert Einstein, a 20th-century physicist, is known for his theory of relativity, quantum theory, and the equation E=mc².
Science and Technology in the Philippines
- Dr. Fe del Mundo invented the first incubator, a device for maintaining the environmental conditions of premature babies.
- Dr. Abelardo Aguilar discovered erythromycin, an antibiotic derived from a bacteria found in his backyard.
- Leonardo S. Sarao manufactured the "Jeepney", a popular mode of transportation in the Philippines.
- Gregorio Y. Zara invented and patented the first videophone.
Interconnection of Science, Technology and Society
- Science is the systematic study of the natural world through observation, experimentation, and measurement.
- Technology applies scientific knowledge for practical purposes to solve problems and improve lives.
- Society is a group of organized people living together, making decisions and sharing work.
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Explore the pivotal inventions and contributions made from the Ancient Period to the Modern Ages. This quiz covers significant technological advances, key inventions, and notable figures that shaped history. Test your knowledge about the inventions that transformed societies across different eras.
