Science, Technology, & Society Overview

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Paper existed in ancient China around 100 BC, made from mulberry tree bark, later strengthened with hemp and fishnets.

Ancient Chinese used a dragon-like device to predict earthquakes, with the dragon's movements correlating with the direction of the quake.

Anaximander (611-547 BC) created a sundial gnomon and a map of the known world. This shows his contributions to timekeeping and cartography.

Gunpowder was invented in the Tang dynasty during the 9th century by alchemists who were trying to make the elixir of immortality.

The first mechanical clock in Europe was created around the beginning of the 13th century.

Aristotle (384-322 BC) theorized that Earth was a sphere.

A Greek engineer, Ctesibius, created a mechanical alarm clock.

Yi Xing, a Chinese inventor from the 725 AD developed a mechanical clock in China.

A system of public schools introduced in the Philippines that provided free and accessible primary education.

A school established to train Filipino teachers.

Established in 1908, it was a major educational institution in the Philippines.

The Philippine economy's ties to the United States's free trade relationship with the export-focused economy, and import of goods.

Government agency established in 1901 for weather-related research and services.

Government agency focused on health related matters in the late 19th century.

Government agency established in 1900 for mining-related research and regulation.

Improved infrastructure in transportation and communication in regions like Luzon, Cebu, and Panay.

A government laboratory established in 1901 in the Philippines, focusing on scientific research and development.

A publication by the Bureau of Science starting in 1906, featuring research done both locally and internationally relevant to the Philippines.

The Bureau of Science conducted research on diseases like leprosy, tuberculosis, and cholera. They also studied the commercial value of tropical products and the nutritional value of food.

The American regime introduced a secularized public-school system in the Philippines, with free primary education and English as the medium of instruction.

The Philippines experienced significant economic growth driven by free trade relations with the United States, leading to transportation and communication advancements.

The Philippines saw the development of railroads, more ports, and increased shipping during the American regime. Pier 7 in Manila became Asia's largest port.

The Philippine economy became highly dependent on the US, leading to its structure mirroring that of the American economy.

The Bureau of Science, Philippine Coconut Research Institute, National Research Council were among important institutions driving scientific advancements in the Philippines.

The Maya developed two main calendar systems: the Religious Calendar (260 days) for ceremonies and rituals, and the Solar Calendar (365 days) for agriculture and political activities.

Cacao beans were commonly used as currency in the Mayan civilization.

The Maya exchanged goods locally and with neighboring regions. Exports included salt, flint, feathers, honey, cotton textiles, and jade ornaments. Imports included ritual items, tools, and rare goods.

The Maya practiced sustainable agriculture by cultivating cacao trees, gum trees, edible tubers, and roots while allowing wild plants to grow.

Mayan cities featured grand pyramids, temples, palaces, and ball courts, often aligned with astronomical phenomena.

The pyramid at Chichen Itza is renowned for aligning with the sun during equinoxes.

Cenotes, natural sinkholes, were essential for water supply and religious offerings in Mayan cities.

Pok-Ta-Pok, a popular ball game in Mayan society, was played in ceremonial courts. Players struck a rubber ball with their hips, and winners were sometimes sacrificed to honor the gods.

The Inca developed complex irrigation systems to channel water to fields, even in arid areas, ensuring agricultural success.

The Inca drained marshlands to create farmland, expanding their agricultural land and resources.

The Inca used organic materials like fish heads, llama dung, and guano to enrich their soil, promoting healthy crops.

The Inca rotated crops to maintain the fertility of their soil, preventing depletion and ensuring consistent yields.

The Inca raised llamas and alpacas for various purposes, including wool for clothing, meat for food, leather for goods, transportation, and religious sacrifices.

The Inca practiced sun worship, with rituals and festivals dedicated to Inti, the sun god, celebrating agricultural success.

The Inca used quipu (Kweipu), a system of knotted strings, for data collection, including tax records.

The Inca conducted rare human sacrifices during significant events or to appease the gods, signifying their beliefs.

Artificial islands created by weaving reeds and stakes underwater in freshwater lakes. Used by the Aztecs for agriculture.

Seed of the cacao tree, used to make chocolate and a key ingredient in ancient Mesoamerican rituals and beverages.

Ancient Indian system of holistic medicine focused on natural healing and balance within the body.

A system of medicine that considers the whole person, including physical, mental, and spiritual aspects, rather than just focusing on symptoms.

Ancient religious practice centered on the sun as a deity, important for agricultural prosperity and life.

The Aztec sun god, worshipped for agricultural abundance and prosperity.

Religious festivals and rituals tied to specific dates and times based on solar or lunar cycles.

Ayurveda covers various aspects of health, including medicine, diet, lifestyle, herbal remedies, and yoga.