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Under the rule of the ___, the New
Babylonian Empire (NBE) became a center for
learning and science.

A

Chaldeans

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In ___, the NBE was conquered by the
Persians but the capital city of Babylon was
spared.

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539 BC

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Located at North Africa
* Known for engineering
feats of the pharoahs

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EGYPTIAN CIVILIZATION

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EGYPTIAN CIVILIZATION Contributions include

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papyrus
ink
hieroglyphics
cosmetics
wig
water clock

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is a plant grew
abundantly along Nile River
* Lighter and thinner than clay

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Papyrus

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Combination of soot with
different chemicals

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Ink

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Q

Egyptians believed that their
writing system was provided by
their gods
* Can still be seen at the walls of
pyramids

A

Hieroglyphics

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True or False
Hieroglyphics’ exact “intended meaning” of
the hieroglyphic picture as a
noun or as a verb matches with
the Turkish dialects.

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True

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The Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphic Language
Was Created by

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Sumerian Turks

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10
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was for health and aesthetic
reasons
* Kohl around the eyes to prevent
and cure eye diseases
* Protection from evil
* Beauty was a sign of holiness

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Cosmetics

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is a mixture of
soot/malachite with mineral
galena (lead(II) sulfide)

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Kohl

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An analytical test was performed for Pb, Cd, Cu, and Zn in henna and kohl products using atomic absorption spectrophotometery.

A

Yes

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13
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are worn for health and
wellness
* Protects the head of the
wealthy from sun rays
* Prevents head lice

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Wig

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Utilizes gravity affecting the
flow of water from one vessel to
the other
* Use as timekeeping device

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WATER CLOCK/CLEPSYRA

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15
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Archipelago in the
southeastern part of
Europe
* Works on philosophy and
mathematics

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GREEK CIVILIZATION

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  • Known for coliseums and
    the Olympics
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GREEK CIVILIZATION

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17
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To tell an individual when to
stop/start
* Made of water, stone, or sand

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Alarm Clock

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18
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  • Plato’s alarm clock to signal his
    lecture
  • At the third vessel, expulsion of
    contained air creates a whistling
    noise
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Alarm Clock

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19
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Used in agricultural processses
like milling of grains such as rice,
cereals, and flours
* Farmers did not have to raise
animals

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Water Mill

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Strongest political and social entity in the west
* Known for their legislations and
codified laws

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Roman Civilization

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  • Contains announcement of the
    Roman empire to the people
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Newspaper

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  • Engraved in metal or stone
    tablets and then publicly
    displayed
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Newspaper

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Made known after invention
of paper
Easier for record-keeping
Covers were made of animal
skin

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Bound Books or Codex

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He started the tradition of stacking up papyrus called the codex

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Julius Caesar

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Known for large churches, aqueducts, coliseums, amphitheatres, and houses
Roman Architecture
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* Essential for increasing rate of communication and trade
ROMAN NUMERALS
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Oldest civilization in Asia
Chinese Civilization
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Produced by silk worm * Silk are used for paper and clothing * Bridged the gap of western world and middle kingdom
Silk
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Started with invention of a machine that shreds tea leaves into stripes
Tea Production
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Chinese tea consumption is associated with longer ___ length in elderly Chinese men
telomere
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incorporating this to tea into a healthy lifestyle may contribute to maintaining its length, potentially promoting longer life and healthier aging
telomere
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* Largest and extensive infrastructure * Controls border of China * Made of stone, brick, and wood
GREAT WALL OF CHINA
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Developed by Chinese alchemist who aimed to achieved immortality * Mixture of charcoal, sulfur, and potassium nitrate (black powder)
Gunpowder
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Invasions and migrations * Wars were prevalent * Technology is needed in the fields of weaponry, navigation, mass food and farm production, and health
Medieval/Middle Ages
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invented the printing press
Johann Gutenberg
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A wooden machine extracts fruit juice, attached to a metal impression of the letters, and press firmly cast metal into paper * Improved information dissemination at a faster rate
Printing Press
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The first major work printed using Johannes Gutenberg's movable type printing press is the
Gutenberg Bible/Bible
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developed the first compound microscope
Zacharias Janssen
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People were able to observe organisms unseen by the naked eye * Lead to associate microorganisms to diseases
Microscope
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Help navigators to see far and wide at sea Together with compass, oars and rudders made sea travelling easier and safer
TELESCOPE
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(North and South) are fixed points on the Earth's surface determined by its axis of rotation,
geographic poles
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(North and South) are points where the Earth's magnetic field lines are vertical and determine the direction of magnetic compasses.
magnetic poles
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is a navigational instrument used for determining direction relative to the Earth's magnetic poles.
Compass
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Invented the Telescope
Inventor: Hans Lippershey Improved: Galileo Galilie
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* Cross bows and long bows * Iron body armors are called as
WAR WEAPONS
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Population increased * People needs efficient means for transportation for trade and longer distance * Faster communication * Challenges in food processing and medicine
Modern Times
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heats dairy products to kill harmful bacteria that makes milk spoils faster
Pasteurization
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French biologist, worked on fermentation, vaccination, and pasteurization.
Louis Pasteur
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invented kerosene by refining petroleum
Samuel Kier
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First serve as home lighting, then was used for heating.
Petroleum Refinery
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Alexander Graham Bell * People get connected by trade and exploration
Telephone
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Paved the way for more complex processing machines like computer
Calculator
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* Chief Designer, Victor Llave * Together with Dominic N. Chung and Lamberto Armada
SALAMANDER AMPHIBOUS TRICYCLE
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Aisa Mijeno * Sustainable Alternative Lighting (SALt) lamp Two table spoon of salt and a glass of tap water
SALT LAMP
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High mortality rate in Ph newborn babies * Dr. Fe del Mundo * Uses heated bottles with water
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MEDICAL INCUBATOR creator
* Dr. Fe del Mundo
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* For endemic Dengue * Solution for insecticidal resistance * DOST-ITDI (DOSTIndustrial Technology Development Institute * OL Trap
MOSQUITO OVICIDAL/LARVICIDAL TRAP SYSTEM
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* Solution for pollution * Utilizes electricity
EJEEPNEY

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