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What is considered a major contribution of the ancient period to science and technology?
What is considered a major contribution of the ancient period to science and technology?
- Creation of electrical circuits
- Discovery of quantum mechanics
- Development of the wheel for transportation (correct)
- Invention of the printing press
Which civilization is credited with the invention of the oldest known wheel?
Which civilization is credited with the invention of the oldest known wheel?
- Egyptians
- Sumerians (correct)
- Indians
- Greeks
What material did the Egyptians use to create the first known paper?
What material did the Egyptians use to create the first known paper?
- Bamboo stalks
- Cotton fibers
- Papyrus plant (correct)
- Animal hides
What does the term 'antecedent' refer to in the context of science and technology?
What does the term 'antecedent' refer to in the context of science and technology?
How did the invention of the wheel influence ancient civilization?
How did the invention of the wheel influence ancient civilization?
What historical period is defined by changes in social considerations that affected the course of science and technology?
What historical period is defined by changes in social considerations that affected the course of science and technology?
Why did the Egyptians create paper from the papyrus plant?
Why did the Egyptians create paper from the papyrus plant?
Which of the following represents a significant scientific advancement during the ancient period?
Which of the following represents a significant scientific advancement during the ancient period?
What was one of the earliest uses of papyrus in ancient civilizations?
What was one of the earliest uses of papyrus in ancient civilizations?
What function did the shadoof serve in Ancient Egypt?
What function did the shadoof serve in Ancient Egypt?
What significant mechanical function did the Antikythera mechanism provide?
What significant mechanical function did the Antikythera mechanism provide?
How does the Aeolipile generate torque?
How does the Aeolipile generate torque?
Who is credited with the invention of the steam engine known as the Aeolipile?
Who is credited with the invention of the steam engine known as the Aeolipile?
What did the heavy plough contribute to, according to the content?
What did the heavy plough contribute to, according to the content?
What was a key characteristic of the Antikythera mechanism discovered in a shipwreck?
What was a key characteristic of the Antikythera mechanism discovered in a shipwreck?
Where did the papyrus plant flourish?
Where did the papyrus plant flourish?
What is erythromycin primarily used to treat?
What is erythromycin primarily used to treat?
Who discovered the bacteria that led to the development of erythromycin?
Who discovered the bacteria that led to the development of erythromycin?
What was the primary contribution of Fe del Mundo to medicine?
What was the primary contribution of Fe del Mundo to medicine?
What ingredient was used by Rolando C. Dela Cruz to develop his mole remover?
What ingredient was used by Rolando C. Dela Cruz to develop his mole remover?
Which product did MarÃa Orosa e Ylagan invent during World War II?
Which product did MarÃa Orosa e Ylagan invent during World War II?
What did the holes in the card correspond to in the loom?
What did the holes in the card correspond to in the loom?
When were the Wright brothers' first successful flight attempts?
When were the Wright brothers' first successful flight attempts?
What pivotal development occurred during the late 1930s regarding airplanes?
What pivotal development occurred during the late 1930s regarding airplanes?
What distinguishes jets from propeller-powered aircraft?
What distinguishes jets from propeller-powered aircraft?
What was John Logie Baird known for?
What was John Logie Baird known for?
When was the loom declared public property?
When was the loom declared public property?
What type of aircraft technology has been developed recently?
What type of aircraft technology has been developed recently?
Where did Joseph Marie Jacquard die?
Where did Joseph Marie Jacquard die?
What did Hansell significantly contribute to in 1924?
What did Hansell significantly contribute to in 1924?
Which broadcast milestone did Hansell achieve in 1928?
Which broadcast milestone did Hansell achieve in 1928?
What was one of the main contributions of the ancient Filipinos to science and technology during the Pre-Colonial Period?
What was one of the main contributions of the ancient Filipinos to science and technology during the Pre-Colonial Period?
How did the Spanish colonial period impact construction in the Philippines?
How did the Spanish colonial period impact construction in the Philippines?
What significant broadcasting event occurred in 1930?
What significant broadcasting event occurred in 1930?
Which statement best represents the technological contributions made during the American colonial period?
Which statement best represents the technological contributions made during the American colonial period?
In the context of ancient Philippines, what does indigenous science refer to?
In the context of ancient Philippines, what does indigenous science refer to?
What role did the Spanish colonizers play in modernizing the Philippines during their rule?
What role did the Spanish colonizers play in modernizing the Philippines during their rule?
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Study Notes
Ancient Period
- The Ancient Wheel was invented by the Sumerians, around 3500 BC.
- The oldest known wheel was found in Mesopotamia.
- Wheels were first used for pottery making, approximately 5500 years ago.
- The Egyptians developed paper from the papyrus plant around 3000 BC.
- Ancient Egyptians used the Shadoof to irrigate land.
- The Antikythera Mechanism, discovered in 1900, is the oldest known mechanical calculator from the second century BCE.
- The Aeolipile, a steam-powered device, was invented by Heron of Alexandria.
Middle Ages
- The invention of the Heavy Plough transformed European agriculture and economy.
- The Jacquard Loom was invented by Joseph Marie Jacquard in 1801, automating complex textile patterns.
Modern Ages
- The first successful airplane was built by the Wright brothers in 1903.
- The jet engine was developed simultaneously by Frank Whittle and Hans von Ohain in the late 1930s.
- John Logie Baird invented the mechanical television system in the 1920s.
- Baird's inventions included the first televised pictures of moving objects, the first televised human face, and the first trans-Atlantic transmission of a human image.
Filipino Scientists
- Dr. Abelardo Aguilar discovered erythromycin in 1949.
- Fe del Mundo invented the bamboo incubator and a device for jaundice relief.
- Rolando C. Dela Cruz developed a formula for removing moles and warts, extracted from the cashew tree.
- MarÃa Orosa e Ylagan developed Soyalac and Darak during World War II to help Filipinos.
- MarÃa Orosa e Ylagan popularized Banana Ketchup.
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