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What is 'technology' according to the text?
What is 'technology' according to the text?
- The use and application of knowledge, skills, tools, and materials (correct)
- The study of natural phenomena
- The creation of art and music
- The study of human behavior
Who discovered how to make and use tools?
Who discovered how to make and use tools?
- Greeks
- Cavemen (correct)
- Egyptians
- Romans
Who is considered the founder of modern geometry?
Who is considered the founder of modern geometry?
- Archimedes
- Pythagoras
- Hippocrates
- Euclid (correct)
What is the definition of technology?
What is the definition of technology?
Who discovered modern geometry?
Who discovered modern geometry?
What were the earliest human artifacts?
What were the earliest human artifacts?
During the Renaissance Era, which invention was developed in Germany?
During the Renaissance Era, which invention was developed in Germany?
Who rediscovered that the sun was at the center of the solar system during the Renaissance Era?
Who rediscovered that the sun was at the center of the solar system during the Renaissance Era?
Which scientist discovered craters and mountains on the moon during the 1600s?
Which scientist discovered craters and mountains on the moon during the 1600s?
Who helped define the laws of gravity and planetary motion, co-founded calculus, and explained the laws of light and color?
Who helped define the laws of gravity and planetary motion, co-founded calculus, and explained the laws of light and color?
During which period did the Manila Observatory, which focuses on meteorological studies, was founded?
During which period did the Manila Observatory, which focuses on meteorological studies, was founded?
Which act established the National Science Development Board in the Philippines?
Which act established the National Science Development Board in the Philippines?
What was the main research center in the Philippines until World War II?
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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