CHAPTER 2 Flashcards

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Q

In ancient Mesopotamia; Invented the ___________ which had profound
implications for transportation and
machinery.

A

Wheel

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In ancient Mesopotamia;Developed a complex system of writing called _____________

A

cuneiform

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3
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In ancient Mesopotamia; Created ____________ for agriculture.

A

advanced irrigation systems

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4
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In ancient Mesopotamia; Developed early forms of mathematics, including the concept of a number system based on 60 known as

A

“Sexagesimal”

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5
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In Ancient Egypt; Constructed massive structures like the ___________ using advanced engineering techniques.

A

pyramids

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6
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In Ancient Egypt; Developed a system of Developed a system of __________ writing.

A

hieroglyphic

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7
Q

In Ancient Egypt; Made advances in _________, with knowledge of _______________
techniques.

A

medicine, anatomy and surgical

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8
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In Ancient Egypt; Created a _______ calendar.

A

solar

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9
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In Ancient Greece; Developed the _____________________ like Aristotle and
Plato.

A

scientific method through the works of philosophers

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10
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In Ancient Greece; Laid the foundations of ____________________

A

Western philosophy and scientific inquiry

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11
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In Ancient Greece; ________________ was formulated by Euclid.

A

Euclidean geometry

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12
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In Ancient Greece; ______________made significant contributions to mathematics and physics.

A

Archimedes

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13
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In Ancient China; ___________, which had a profound impact on communication.

A

Invented paper

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14
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In Ancient China; Developed____________________, including the production of steel.

A

advanced metallurgical techniques,

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15
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In Ancient China; Made early contributions to medicine, including ___________

A

acupuncture

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16
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In Ancient China; Invented ______________, initially for medicinal and alchemical purposes.

17
Q

In Ancient India; Developed the concept of zero and the____________.

A

decimal system

18
Q

In Ancient India; Made advances in ___________, including the calculation ______________.

A

astronomy, of the Earth’s circumference

19
Q

In Ancient India; Created sophisticated medical systems, such as _____________

20
Q

In Ancient India; Constructed intricate and precise __________.

A

astronomical instruments

21
Q

In Ancient Rome; Constructed ____________, such as the famous Roman roads.

A

extensive road networks

22
Q

In Ancient Rome; Engineered aqueducts for _________ and ____________.

A

water supply and sewage systems

23
Q

In Ancient Rome; Developed sophisticated architectural techniques, as seen in structures like the ___________ and the_____________.

A

Colosseum and the Pantheon

24
Q

made contributions to
medicine and chemistry.

A

Al-Razi (Rhazes)

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were influential in philosophy, medicine, and science.
Al-Kindi and Ibn Sina (Avicenna)
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were influential in philosophy, medicine, and science.
Al-Haytham
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was able to invent the printing press, a more reliable way of printing using a cast type.
Johann Gutenberg
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Guided by the principles used for the inventions of eyeglasses in earlier years, _____________was able to develop the 1st compound microscope.
Zacharias Janssen
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anoptical instrument that helps in the observation of remote objects, was a great help or navigators during this time.
Telescope
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For open-area battles, people developed cross bows and long bows so that they could attack the enemies at long ranges, keeping them protection from walls and fortresses.
war weapons
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a French microbiologist, and chemist, found a way to solve the problem. He invented pasteurization, the process of heating dairy products to kill harmful bacteria that allow them to spoil faster.
Louis Pasteur
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was able to invent kerosene by refining petroleum.
Samuel M. Kier
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Kerosene was later on referred to as_______________ because it was used at first to provide lighting to homes.
“illuminating oil”
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The development of telephone by __________________was one of the most important inventions at that time.
Alexander Graham Bell
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To remedy the issue, H2O Technologies headed by Dominic N. Chung and Lamberto Armada, together with Chief Designer Victor “Atoy” Llave, was able to invent the Salamander, an amphibious tricycle that can cross not only flooded streets but also rivers and lakes.
SALAMANDER AMPHIBIOUS TRICYCLE
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A young Filipina inventor named Aisa Mijeno was able to invent a lighting system that utilizes a material abundant in the Philippine saltwater.
SALT LAMP
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Hot water bottles were inserted between the baskets to provide warmth and a makeshift hood to allow oxygen circulation.
MEDICAL INCUBATOR
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a Filipino pediatrician and the first Asian woman admitted into Harvard Medical School, devised an incubator made from indigenous and cheap materials which did not run on electricity.
Dr. Fe Del Mundo