Chapter 1

Question 1

The systematic body of knowledge, an idea, an intellectual activity, and a personal and social activity.

Answer 1

Science

Question 2

It was originally called the “philosophy of the natural world” as introduced by _______ with the ultimate desire to know about nature.

Answer 2

Ancient Greek Philosophers

Question 3

comes from the Greek word “tekhne” meaning the “art or craft” and “logia”, meaning a “subject or interest

Answer 3

Technology

Question 4

The term technology became popular in the _______ during the ______

Answer 4

20th century, 2nd Industrial Revolution

Question 5

a German social scientist changed the concept of “technic” to
“technology”.

Answer 5

Thorstein Veblen

Question 6

an American sociologist, technology includes all tools, machines, utensils, weapons, instruments, communication, and transportation devices including the skills produced and the use of these arts or crafts.

Answer 6

Read Bain

Question 7

defines technology as the use of science in industry, engineering, machines, pieces of equipment, methods, etc., to invent useful things to solve problems.

Answer 7

The Webster Dictionary

Question 8

defines the technology as a practice
of the way things are done.

Answer 8

Ursula Franklin

Question 9

defines the technology as a pursuit of life or the means other than life, and organized tools from inorganic matter.

Answer 9

Bernard Steigler

Question 10

A group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social group sharing the same geographical or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and having the same dominant cultural expectations.

Answer 10

Society

Question 11

It is characterized by patterns of relationship between individuals who share a distinctive culture and institution.

Answer 11

Society

Question 12

The sum total of such relationships among its
constituents of members.

Answer 12

Society

Question 13

This period started from hunting and gathering societies

Answer 13

Ancient times

Question 14

The inventions or discoveries under this civilization were cuneiform, The great Ziggurat of Ur, City of Uruk, dikes and irrigation canal, boats/sail boats, wheel, plow, and roads.

Answer 14

Sumerian Civilization (Ancient Mesopotamia)

Question 15

Societies following the invention of agriculture, pastoralism, or horticulture

Answer 15

Agricultural Societies

Question 16

It led to specialization of work that involved the creation of specialized tools such as fishing nets, hooks, sharp or pointed stones, and animal bones.

Answer 16

Domestication

Question 17

first writing system, a system that utilizes word pictures and triangular symbols which are carved on clay using wedge instruments and left to dry.

Answer 17

cuneiform

Question 18

the mountain of God

Answer 18

The Great Ziggurat of Ur

Question 19

Built using only mud or clay mixed with reeds, producing sunbaked bricks.

Answer 19

the City of Uruk

Question 20

Created to bring water to farmlands and at the same time control the flooding of the rivers.

Answer 20

dikes and irrigation canals

Question 21

Invented to carry large quantities of products to the nearest places and as a means of transportation and trading to foster culture, information, and technology.

Answer 21

boats/sailboats

Question 22

Famous for its legacy especially in
infrastructures and engineering technology.

Answer 22

Egyptian Civilization

Question 23

The birthplace of Western philosophy and
mathematics.

Answer 23

Greek Civilization

Question 24

Contributed scientific-technological monumental artifacts that became essential to this contemporary world

Answer 24

Egyptian Civilization

Question 25

built by pharaohs of the ancient time.

Answer 25

Pyramids

Question 26

plant abundantly available along the Nile River in Egypt

Answer 26

Papyrus

Question 27

invented by combining soot with chemicals.

Answer 27

Ink

Question 28

a system of writing using symbols, it is believed that this system was provided by gods.

Answer 28

hieroglyphics

Question 29

language that tells the present world of the history and culture of the ancient Egyptian civilization.

Answer 29

Hieroglyphics

Question 30

a device that utilizes gravity from a jar to a jar, and was used as a timekeeping device during ancient times.

Answer 30

water clock

Question 31

Invented to tell the person when to start and when to stop with a whistling noise.

Answer 31

alarm clock

Question 32

commonly used till this time in agricultural process and considered better than mills powered by farm animals.

Answer 32

water mill

Question 33

The discoveries or inventions during this period are infrastructures and engineering technology, pyramids, paper, papyrus, ink, hieroglyphics, cosmetics, wigs, water clock.

Answer 33

Egyptian civilization

Question 34

The discoveries or inventions during this period are western philosophy and mathematics, coliseums and olympics, alarm clock, and water mill.

Answer 34

Greek Civilization

Question 35

The discoveries or inventions during this period are legislation and codified laws, politics and governance, newspaper, bound books, codes, Roman architecture, Roman Numerals.

Answer 35

Roman Civilization

Question 36

The birthplace of Western philosophy and mathematics.

Answer 36

Greek Civilization

Question 37

Considered as the cradle of politics and governance at that time.

Answer 37

Roman Civilization

Question 38

one of the most visual contributions of the Roman Empire to the world today. It includes cathedrals and basilica churches, aqueducts, amphitheaters, and Roman residential buildings.

Answer 38

Roman architecture

Question 39

The oldest living civilization in the world.

Answer 39

Chinese Civilization

Question 40

the only man-made structure that can be seen from outer space. It is believed the greatest and the most extensive infrastructure built in China to keep invaders and protect the borders of China.

Answer 40

The Great Wall of China

Question 41

one of the deadliest and most fascinating inventions in China. It is widely used to propel bullets from guns and cannons which caused countless deaths.

Answer 41

gunpowder

Question 42

the population of Europe increased greatly as technological and agricultural innovation allowed trade to flourish, and climate change allowed crop yields to increase.

Answer 42

High Middle Ages

Question 43

was marked by difficulties, calamities, famine, and the plague.

Answer 43

Late Middle Ages (Age of Exploration)

Question 44

invented the printing press which evolved and became the mechanical printing press.

Answer 44

Johann Gutenberg

Question 45

invented the microscope.

Answer 45

Zacharias Janssen

Question 46

the period began from the Industrial Revolution in the 1900's and continues to the contemporary period.

Answer 46

Modern Times

Question 47

According to _______, the period began from the Industrial Revolution in the 1900's and continues to the contemporary period.

Answer 47

Chris Howell

Question 48

a French biologist, microbiologist, and chemist invented pasteurization

Answer 48

Louise Pasteur

Question 49

the process of preserving dairy products by heating the products to kill the harmful bacteria for milk and other dairy products to be stored much longer and consumed later without being spoilt.

Answer 49

pasteurization

Question 50

He also invented molecular asymmetry, fermentation, and vaccination.

Answer 50

Louise Pasteur

Question 51

invented kerosene

Answer 51

Samuel M. Kier

Question 52

referred to as "illuminating oil" to refine petroleum to provide lighting to homes, and later used for heating purposes.

Answer 52

kerosene

Question 53

invented the telephone, one of the exceptional developments of modern times.

Answer 53

Alexander Graham Bell

Question 54

was invented to compute more complicated equations. It is a computing device that is easy to carry which led to the development of computer.

Answer 54

calculator

Question 55

A developing country, but has a remarkable contribution to the global advancement of science and technology.

Answer 55

Philippines

Question 56

invented the "salamander"

Answer 56

Victor Llave and his team at H20 Technologies

Question 57

an amphibious tricycle that can cross not only flooded streets but also rivers and lakes suitable for the Philippine setting as an archipelago.

Answer 57

salamander

Question 58

invented the Sustainable Alternative Lighting (SALt) lamp

Answer 58

AisaMijeno

Question 59

a lighting system that utilizes material abundant in the Philippines- salt water.

Answer 59

Sustainable Alternative Lighting (SALt) lamp

Question 60

a Filipino pediatrician devised a medical incubator made from indigenous materials to maintain conditions suitable for newborn babies.

Answer 60

Dr. Fe del Mundo

Question 61

She also developed immunization treatment for jaundice and the "brat diet" for curing diarrhea.

Answer 61

Dr. Fe del Mundo

Question 62

invented a mosquito trap system known as the Mosquito Ovicidal/Larvicidal Trap System or OL Trap

Answer 62

DOST-ITDT

Question 63

Invented for humans to be safe from a mosquito-borne viral illness that is endemic in tropical and subtropical climates like the Philippines.

Answer 63

Mosquito Ovicidal/Larvicidal Trap System or OL Trap

Question 64

diesel-powered transportation that produces a large amount of carbon dioxide from transportation emissions harmful to human health, and contributory to noise pollution, and global warming.

Answer 64

Jeepney

Question 65

This new innovation is a modern type of transportation that utilizes electricity is environmentally friendly, and does not discharge smoke and cause noise.

Answer 65

EJeepney