Phaistos Disk: Ancient Writing Technology

<p>The expansion of empires and dominance of certain peoples (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To explain why other regions lagged behind in technological progress (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The persistence of primitive tools in regions like New Guinea and Australia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The disparities in technological advancement between different regions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The development of technology is a complex and unpredictable process (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The economic advantage the technology offers compared to existing methods. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The continued use of gas street lighting in Britain despite the availability of electricity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The first use of bronze tools. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Play and entertainment. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Slow and gradual process. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The television. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Competition from established industries using older technologies. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A combination of economic and cultural factors. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The QWERTY keyboard is a legacy technology that is deeply ingrained in society and resisted change. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The economics of the QWERTY keyboard illustrate how vested interests can stifle innovation and prevent progress. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Individuals with longer lifespans have more time to gain technical expertise and pursue long-term projects. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It illustrates the impact of a nation's investment in research and development on technological innovation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Level of education and literacy. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Historical circumstances and cultural factors can influence the pace and direction of technological development. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Aboriginal Australians’ resistance to change is simply a cultural preference. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To discuss the role of cultural factors in shaping the reception of innovation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The society of the time lacked the technological infrastructure to produce and use it on a large scale. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thomas Newcomen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The introduction of food production (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heroic individuals are primarily responsible for technological advancements. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>100,000 to 50,000 years ago (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Geographic barriers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their use was not immediately apparent, evolving over time from basic observations to refined applications. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It enabled the development of modern speech (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ancient Greeks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Technological advances often arise from simple observations and experiments, leading to unforeseen applications. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Single-purpose and compound tools (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Technology evolves through a cumulative process, influenced by observations, experimentation, and serendipitous discoveries. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diverse rates of technological evolution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The printing press (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Geographical isolation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emergence of non-food-producing specialists (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Australia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nearly 6 times less populated than Eurasia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Isthmus of Panama (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It limits diffusion as it goes against latitude gradients. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Isolation from other continents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>8 times larger (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Population distribution and competition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Separation of advanced societies from one another (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An archaeological find suggesting complex writing systems.

Technology drives historical expansion and conquest.

Technological advances predominantly originated in Eurasia.

Differences in technological progress among regions.

Examples of key inventions that originated in Eurasia.

Primitive tools used by some cultures up to 1800 A.D.

Efforts to summarize technological history across cultures.

Wealth of resources present but not developed into technology.

Inventor who improved the steam engine after fixing Newcomen's.

An early steam engine invented by Thomas Newcomen in 1712.

The first recorded steam engine patented by Thomas Savery in 1698.

French inventor known for conceptualizing the steam engine around 1680.

The concept that technology builds upon previous inventions rather than being invented in isolation.

An ancient technology that was developed from natural raw materials.

Mesopotamians extracted petroleum by heating rock asphalt as early as 2000 B.C.

Skills in separating substances, noted among medieval Islamic inventors.

The process by which society adopts a new technology or invention.

Relative economic benefit is crucial for the acceptance of new technologies over existing ones.

At least four factors affect how society accepts new inventions.

Many technologies faced significant resistance before acceptance, despite advantages.

Ancient peoples used natural materials like stone, wood, and minerals to create tools.

Ancient Mexicans created wheeled vehicles, but only as toys, not for transport.

British cities continued using gas lights into the 1920s while others adopted electric lighting earlier.

Humans learned to convert various materials into essential tools and goods over time.

The development of tools from simple stone to complex technologies.

Food production allowed for sedentary living and accumulation of possessions.

Societies developed with non-food-producing specialists supported by food producers.

Technology is maintained and enhanced through the sharing between societies.

Physical landscapes that affect the spread of technology between regions.

Living in one place, which began about 13,000 years ago, promoting community growth.

Different societies show varied levels of inventiveness due to numerous factors.

Larger populations in productive areas lead to faster technological development.

A standard keyboard layout established in the 19th century that remains widely used despite inefficiencies.

The willingness of a society to accept and adapt to new ideas or technologies.

An increased average lifespan that can influence a society's approach to technology and innovation.

A mechanical issue in early typewriters causing keys to jam if struck in quick succession.

Established interests or groups that resist change due to their current benefits or investments.

Groups known for their prolonged use of stone tools despite the availability of metal tools.

Japan's leading position in transistorized electronic products affecting global trade dynamics.

The growth of skills and expertise over time, influenced by life expectancy and societal conditions.

Australia is the most isolated continent, affecting its technological development.

Food production never arose indigenously in Australia, leaving it without metal artifacts.

North and South America have been connected for millions of years despite being regarded as separate continents.

Eurasia's population is nearly 6 times that of the Americas, affecting innovation.

The north-south alignment of the Americas affects cultural diffusion and technological exchange.

Geography and ecology fragment the Americas, impacting societal advancement.

Mesoamericans were separated from other advanced societies by geographic barriers.

Greater populations in Eurasia meant a higher accumulation of technologies compared to the Americas.