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What is 'technology' according to the text?
Who discovered how to make and use tools?
Who is considered the founder of modern geometry?
What is the definition of technology?
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Who discovered modern geometry?
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What were the earliest human artifacts?
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During the Renaissance Era, which invention was developed in Germany?
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Who rediscovered that the sun was at the center of the solar system during the Renaissance Era?
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Which scientist discovered craters and mountains on the moon during the 1600s?
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Who helped define the laws of gravity and planetary motion, co-founded calculus, and explained the laws of light and color?
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During which period did the Manila Observatory, which focuses on meteorological studies, was founded?
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Which act established the National Science Development Board in the Philippines?
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What was the main research center in the Philippines until World War II?
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Study Notes
Definition of Technology
- Technology refers to the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.
Early Human Innovations
- The earliest human artifacts date back to 2.5 million years ago when early humans discovered how to make and use tools.
Foundations of Geometry
- The ancient Greek philosopher Euclid is considered the founder of modern geometry.
Renaissance Era Discoveries
- During the Renaissance Era, the invention of the printing press was developed in Germany.
- Nicolaus Copernicus rediscovered the idea that the sun is at the center of the solar system.
- Galileo Galilei discovered craters and mountains on the moon during the 1600s using a telescope.
Contributions to Science
- Isaac Newton helped define the laws of gravity and planetary motion, co-founded calculus, and explained the laws of light and color.
Philippine Scientific Development
- The Manila Observatory, which focuses on meteorological studies, was founded during the American colonial period.
- The National Science Development Board was established by virtue of Republic Act No. 2067 in the Philippines.
- Until World War II, the main research center in the Philippines was the Philippine National Museum.
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Description
"Unleash Your Inner Caveman: Discover the Evolution of Tools and Technology" - Test your knowledge on the fascinating history of human artifacts and technology, from the earliest prehistoric stone tools to modern inventions. Explore the sequence of activities that led to the development of technology and dive into the definition of "technology" itself. Learn about the incredible innovations of our ancestors and the impact they had on shaping our world today. Take this quiz and discover your inner caveman!
