General Concepts and STS Historical Developments Flashcards
is an interdisciplinary field of study that is
based on the history, philosophy, and sociology of science and technology, among other things.
STS
It investigates the fundamental cultural foundation of our technoscientific civilization and considers current public policy issues of great importance.
STS
They simplify tough and complex tasks, allowing people to accomplish more with less effort and time.
Science and technology
Society was forced to adapt to new ways of living and government as a result
of these technical developments.
Ancient technology
Egyptians began using the plant _______ as paper.
papyrus
it was to remain a secret from the rest of the world and any individual who exposed the secret would be harshly punished.
invention of silk
a way to move goods through trade
Sailboats
Changed beliefs that bad health and illnesses were caused by evil spirits or
unhappy gods.
Hippocrates, Father of Medicine
The Romans developed a water system using _________ to transport water
throughout the empire.
aqueducts
The use of this strong material positively impacted Rome’s success by
enhancing the infrastructure.
concrete
used in fortune telling but a time progressed, it took on the role
of a navigation tool.
compass
Utilizing the camel to its full benefit as an essential component of trade.
camel saddle
could be used a weapon, their methods
of combat changed in their favor
gunpowder
there was a considerable need for technology in the realms of weaponry,
navigation, mass food and farm production, and health
Medieval Age
invented to address the need for publishing books that would spread information to many people at a faster rate.
printing press
crucial in the discovery of methods for preventing and treating numerous illness
microscope
Allowed people to harness the energy from natural forces like rivers and wind
water and wind mills
Its ability to correct vision problems makes it a much it one of the most useful
medieval inventions
eyeglasses
The knowledge of not only what hour it was, but even what minute and second
it was, would change the way people scheduled their days and work patterns.
Mechanical clocks
To establish connections between and among nations, faster and
easier ways to communicate and compute were developed.
Modern Times
Is a type of single-edged long sword, with the tapered blade being much
broader and thinner at the point than at its base.
Kampilan
A type of bronze portable cannon or swivel gun, sometimes mounted on
merchant vessels and warships.
Lantaka
Is a folding pocket knife with two handles counter-rotating around the tang such
that, when closed, the blade is concealed within grooves in the handles.
Balisong
A modified military jeep, is the most common form of transportation in the
country today.
Jeepney
