Inventions Throughout History Quiz

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Who wrote the book Principia Mathematica that greatly influenced the 18th-century Enlightenment thinkers?

Isaac Newton

During the Industrial Revolution, what type of work organization emerged involving increased division of labor and specialization?

Factory system

What was the primary driving force behind technological development in the pre-Spanish era?

Great necessity

Which of the following is NOT one of the four great inventions of ancient China?

<p>Wheels</p> Signup and view all the answers

The period considered by many as the Golden Age of Science was the:

<p>Enlightenment Period</p> Signup and view all the answers

What invention in the 14th century democratized learning and allowed faster propagation of new ideas?

<p>Printing</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to historians, why was the early Renaissance Period seen as one of scientific backwardness?

<p>The focus was on restoring natural knowledge of the ancients</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the inventor of printing with movable metal type?

<p>Johannes Gutenberg</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Enlightenment Period?

<p>Nature as an animate spiritual creation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was identified as a barrier to the progress of Filipino professionals during the Spanish era?

<p>Strict control of the church</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sectors primarily benefited from the growth and application of science during the American period?

<p>Health and medical sciences</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hindered the recruitment of students for science and technology courses during the American period?

<p>Disdain toward manual work</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key focus of science and technology initiatives in the 1970s in the Philippines?

<p>Technology self-reliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Act established the National Science Development Board (NSDB) in 1958?

<p>Presidential Decree No. 78, s. 1958</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant challenge faced by science and technology initiatives in the Philippines after independence?

<p>Lack of financial support from the government</p> Signup and view all the answers

What specific initiative aimed to improve science and technology during Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's administration?

<p>Development of the Science and Technology Agenda for National Development (STAND)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 1968, what significant step did President Ferdinand Marcos take to advance science and technology in the Philippines?

<p>Formation of the National Science Development Board</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which legislation aimed to provide incentives and rewards for influential individuals in the field of science and technology during President Fidel Ramos's administration?

<p>Science and Technology Promotion Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which was the first micro-satellite of the Philippines launched in April 2016?

<p>Diwata-1</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action was NOT taken by President Ferdinand Marcos to advance science and technology in the Philippines?

<p>Proclamation of the Philippine Science Community in Bicutan</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which initiative was NOT implemented during Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's administration to improve science and technology?

<p>Implementation of the Magna Carta for Science and Technology Personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

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