Historical Antecedents of Science and Technology in the Philippines Quiz

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What is the main contribution of Baltazar's scientific work?

Discovering new species of Philippine parasitic wasps

What was the focus of Filomena Campos' research?

Cotton fabrication and sunflowers as an oil and livestock feed source

What is the main purpose of the publication notice mentioned in the text?

To indicate that the work is government-funded and cannot be reproduced for profit without permission

What is the main focus of Luz Oliveros-Belardo's research?

Examining Philippine flora for essential oils with uses in flavoring, fragrance, medicine, and energy sources Signup and view all the answers

How many years did it take Filomena Campos to achieve her research accomplishments?

3 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the main similarity between the research contributions of Baltazar and Filomena Campos?

They both made discoveries related to Philippine insects Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary mode of transportation during the pre-Spanish era?

Waterways Signup and view all the answers

What did the early Filipinos use soil for during the pre-Spanish era?

Planting Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a technology used during the pre-Spanish era?

Electricity Signup and view all the answers

What did the Spanish colonizers aim to do during the Spanish era?

Push their culture and practices to the early Filipinos Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of using plants during the pre-Spanish era?

Medicinal uses Signup and view all the answers

What concept is mentioned as being composed of days?

Month Signup and view all the answers

What are the three eras of Science and Technology in the Philippines mentioned in the text?

Pre-Spanish, Spanish, American Signup and view all the answers

What is required before one can reproduce any part of the audio-visual presentation for profit?

Written permission from Bulacan State University through its ITSO Signup and view all the answers

Which office should one contact to obtain permission for reproducing the audio-visual presentation for profit?

Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO) Signup and view all the answers

During which era did the Filipinos start learning about science according to the text?

Pre-Hispanic Era Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the objectives listed after studying the module?

Identify science and technology of early Philippine inhabitants Signup and view all the answers

Who made significant contributions to Science and Technology in the Philippines according to the text?

Spaniards Signup and view all the answers

What is Ramon Barba's area of expertise?

Mango propagation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the mango propagation method developed by Ramon Barba?

It has greatly benefited the mango production industry of the Philippines. Signup and view all the answers

Which office at Bulacan University is responsible for granting permission for reproducing the audio-visual presentation?

The State Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO) Signup and view all the answers

What is the contact email address provided in the text?

<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reference in the text?

A research paper on mango propagation methods Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the audio-visual presentation?

The purpose is not explicitly stated Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of Eduardo A. Quisumbing's research?

Researching Philippine medicinal plants and orchids Signup and view all the answers

What did Eduardo A. Quisumbing's research show about the quality of rice grains in Asia?

The amount of amylose determines the stickiness of rice grains Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of Melecio S. Magno's research?

Conducting studies on the Fluorescence Spectroscopy of rare-earth crystals and the effects of typhoons on the Earth's atmospheric ozone and Sky Luminosity Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the publication notice provided in the text?

To indicate that the work is a government work and cannot be reproduced for profit without written permission from the Bulacan State University's Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO) Signup and view all the answers

How many scientific articles did Eduardo A. Quisumbing write in the field of Philippine medicinal plants and orchids?

129 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Filipino Scientists

Baltazar discovered eight species and one subgenus of Hymenoptera, as well as 108 new species of Philippine parasitic wasps.
Filomena Campos enhanced cotton fabrication in just three years and researched sunflowers as a source of edible oil and livestock feed.
Luz Oliveros-Belardo explored Philippine flora for essential oils used in flavoring, fragrance, medicine, and energy sources.

Pre-Spanish Era Science and Technology

Filipinos practiced scientific knowledge in agriculture, animal care, and climate interpretation.
They built houses, used instruments for planting, hunting, cooking, and fishing, and developed medicinal uses of plants.

Spanish Era Science and Technology

Spanish colonizers introduced their culture and practices to the early Filipino people.

Notable Filipino Scientists

Ramon Barba developed a method for mangoes to produce harvests three times a year, benefiting the mango production industry in the Philippines.
Eduardo A. Quisumbing studied Philippine medicinal plants and orchids, writing the book Medicinal Plants of the Philippines and 129 scientific articles.
Melecio S. Magno researched Fluorescence Spectroscopy of rare-earth crystals and the effects of typhoons on the Earth's atmospheric ozone and Sky Luminosity.

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