Introduction to Early Human Science

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What primary motivation drove early humans to develop science and technology?

  • Desire to understand complex mathematics
  • Need for survival and sustenance (correct)
  • Curiosity about the cosmos
  • Interest in creating art and literature

Which of the following discoveries is attributed to early humans as they developed science?

  • The invention of the wheel
  • Understanding of the solar system
  • Development of written language
  • Discovery of mud plaster leading to pottery (correct)

In what region was the first known pottery discovered?

  • Japan around 10,000 B.C. (correct)
  • China around 6000 B.C.
  • Egypt around 3000 B.C.
  • Mesopotamia around 8000 B.C.

What method did early humans use to begin their understanding of the world?

<p>Observation and recording patterns in nature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did archeological excavations play in our understanding of early human science?

<p>They provided data and evidence about early tools and methods. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Early Human Curiosity

  • Early humans had a natural curiosity to understand their nature and the world around them.
  • They observed environmental patterns, cycles, and repetitions to seek answers to their questions.

Development of Science

  • Through experience, early humans learned to analyze and organize information.
  • This process led to the foundational understanding of science, enabling further discoveries.
  • Science evolved through the discovery and invention of tools as knowledge progressed.

Contributions of Archaeology

  • Advances in archaeology have provided vital data and evidence through excavation.
  • New scientific instruments and techniques helped enhance archaeological findings.

Practical Applications of Science

  • Scientific discovery was often motivated by survival needs, such as the quest for food.
  • Curiosity also played a significant role in the development of science and technology.

Key Inventions

  • Notable discoveries include mud plaster that contributed to the creation of pottery and mud brick houses.
  • The earliest known pottery was discovered in Japan, dating back to around 10,000 B.C.

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