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What was one of the earliest forms of science and technology discovered?
What was one of the earliest forms of science and technology discovered?
- The printing press
- The potter’s wheel
- Roughly shaped stone tools (correct)
- Cuneiform writing
Which invention is attributed to the Sumerians during the ancient period?
Which invention is attributed to the Sumerians during the ancient period?
- The wheel (correct)
- The shadoof
- The printing press
- Papyrus
What material did ancient Egyptians create for writing because of difficulties with stone?
What material did ancient Egyptians create for writing because of difficulties with stone?
- Paper made from cotton
- Papyrus (correct)
- Clay tablets
- Leather scrolls
What significant development did Johannes Gutenberg contribute to during the Middle Ages?
What significant development did Johannes Gutenberg contribute to during the Middle Ages?
Which invention did the ancient Egyptians create for irrigation purposes?
Which invention did the ancient Egyptians create for irrigation purposes?
What form of writing system did the Sumerians develop?
What form of writing system did the Sumerians develop?
What was the primary impact of the invention of the heavy plough on European agriculture?
What was the primary impact of the invention of the heavy plough on European agriculture?
What was a key outcome of the increase in population in ancient Egypt?
What was a key outcome of the increase in population in ancient Egypt?
What technique did Johannes Gutenberg use to improve the printing process?
What technique did Johannes Gutenberg use to improve the printing process?
Which invention is said to have sped up cloth production 10 to 100 times?
Which invention is said to have sped up cloth production 10 to 100 times?
Who is recognized as the most influential scientist of all time?
Who is recognized as the most influential scientist of all time?
What was the purpose of Dr. Fe del Mundo's invention?
What was the purpose of Dr. Fe del Mundo's invention?
Which of the following inventions was instrumental for magnification?
Which of the following inventions was instrumental for magnification?
What major principle did Albert Einstein's famous equation E=mc² represent?
What major principle did Albert Einstein's famous equation E=mc² represent?
What type of bacteria did Dr. Abelardo Aguilar use to discover erythromycin?
What type of bacteria did Dr. Abelardo Aguilar use to discover erythromycin?
What was a key aspect of Leonardo da Vinci's legacy as a Renaissance figure?
What was a key aspect of Leonardo da Vinci's legacy as a Renaissance figure?
Study Notes
Early Developments in Science and Technology
- Human artifacts, like roughly shaped stones, mark the earliest form of science and technology, dating back 2.3 million years in Eastern Africa.
Ancient Period Innovations
- Sumerians invented the wheel, evolving from the potter’s wheel, which aided in pottery manufacturing.
- Cuneiform, the first writing system by Sumerians, involved carving pictures and symbols on clay for record-keeping.
- Egyptians developed papyrus, a lightweight and durable writing material derived from the cyperus papyrus plant, to overcome difficulties in writing on stone.
- The invention of the shadoof, a manual water-lifting device, allowed Egyptians to irrigate crops, significantly increasing food production.
Middle Ages (Dark Ages) Advancements
- Johannes Gutenberg created a printing press, transforming handwritten texts into printed books and sparking the Printing Revolution.
- The heavy plough aided European agriculture, enhancing land cultivation and rapidly advancing the economy.
- The spinning wheel revolutionized cloth production, increasing efficiency by 10 to 100 times.
- Leonardo da Vinci emerged as a Renaissance ideal, excelling in painting, engineering, and emphasizing experimental science.
Modern Ages Breakthroughs
- Zacharias Janssen invented the compound microscope, enabling magnification of objects up to 10 times their original size.
- Galileo utilized a telescope for celestial observations, discovering lunar craters and mountains.
- Isaac Newton, a pivotal figure in science, contributed foundational theories in calculus, gravity, light, color, and planetary motion.
- Albert Einstein became renowned for his Theory of Relativity, Quantum Theory, and the equation E=mc², significantly influencing 20th-century physics.
Contributions of Filipino Scientists
- Dr. Fe del Mundo invented the first incubator for premature babies, revolutionizing neonatal care and saving countless lives worldwide.
- Dr. Abelardo Aguilar discovered erythromycin, an antibiotic derived from soil bacteria, effectively treating respiratory infections and syphilis.
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Explore the historical connections between science, technology, and society. This quiz covers significant interactions and paradigm shifts that have shaped our world. Understand the implications of these developments on both society and the environment.
